Pus

noun

/pʌs/

Word Frequency: 1.7

Definitions

1.nounA whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria; normally found in regions of bacterial infection.

2.verbTo emit pus.

Synonyms

suppuration purulence sanies ichor festering inoculable muco matter purulent exudate exudate discharge empyema

Rhymes With

superfluous thus buss fuss cuss puss discuss suss

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