Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pus
Noun
/pʌs/
Definition
A thick fluid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead cells, bacteria, and tissue debris.
Examples
- After the injury, the wound began to fill with pus.
- The doctor noted that the pus was a sign of infection.
- To treat the infection, the doctor drained the pus from the abscess.
Meaning
Pus is a sign of infection in the body, often occurring in wounds or abscesses.
Synonyms
- Discharge
- Sero-purulent
- Fluid
