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.

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