pus
word
Definition
A thick, yellowish or greenish liquid produced in the body during an infection, usually found in wounds or abscesses.
Usage & Nuances
Medical term, often used in healthcare or when describing symptoms. Common collocations: 'pus drains', 'full of pus', 'pus-filled', 'oozing pus'. Can be unpleasant or graphic; generally used in a clinical context.
Spanish: pus - supuraciónPortuguese (BR): pusPortuguese (PT): pusChinese (Simplified): 脓Chinese (Traditional): 膿Hindi: मवादArabic: صديدBengali: পুঁজRussian: гнойJapanese: 膿Vietnamese: mủKorean: 고름Turkish: irinUrdu: پیپIndonesian: nanah
Example Sentences
There is pus coming out of the cut on his finger.
basic
If you see pus, you should clean the wound and see a doctor.
basic
The doctor said the bump was filled with pus.
basic
I squeezed the pimple and a bit of pus came out.
natural
After a few days, there was less pus and more healing.
natural
Don’t pick at a wound that’s oozing pus—it might get worse.
natural