a type of deep-rooted sore on the nape; counterpart to mouth sore
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Meanings
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a deep-rooted ulcer or carbuncle on the nape of the neck, opposite the mouth
technicalThis is a technical term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is also called 对口疽 (duì kǒu jū) because its location on the back of the head is considered to correspond to the mouth. It refers to a severe, deep-seated skin infection.
Zhè这
wèi位
bìng病
rén人
nǎo脑
hòu后
zhǎng长
le了
yī一
gè个
nǎo脑
jū疽
，
xū需
yào要
lì立
jí即
zhì治
liáo疗
。
This patient has a deep-rooted sore on the nape and needs immediate treatment.
Zhōng中
yī医
gǔ古
jí籍
zhōng中
duì对
nǎo脑
jū疽
（
duì对
kǒu口
jū疽
）
de的
bìng病
yīn因
hé和
zhì治
fǎ法
yǒu有
xiáng详
xì细
jì记
zǎi载
。
Ancient TCM texts have detailed records on the causes and treatments for 脑疽 (counterpart to mouth sore).
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Yōng痈
jū疽
zhǒng肿
dú毒
zhī之
zhōng中
，
nǎo脑
jū疽
shǔ属
yú于
bǐ比
jiào较
yán严
zhòng重
de的
lèi类
xíng型
。
Among ulcers and deep-rooted sores, 脑疽 is considered a relatively severe type.