Pus

usgb/pʌs/
noun

A thick fluid produced in infected tissue, typically yellowish and made of white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria.

The wound was oozing pus, a sign of infection.
Visual representation of "pus" - A thick fluid produced in infected tissue, typically yellowish and made of white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria

Often appears as...

  • pus-filled
  • pus oozing

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Medical Condition

Pus indicates a body's reaction to infection. It's a medical term and shows something's wrong.

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When I saw pus in the bandage, I knew it was time to see a doctor.
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Avoid in Food

Never use 'pus' to describe food; it suggests contamination and can cause disgust.

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Avoid saying the cheese looks like pus; it's very off-putting.
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Context Sensitive

Use 'pus' mainly in medical or health contexts; elsewhere, it can be inappropriate or graphic.

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Discussing pus during a meal can be seen as bad manners.
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