Pus: meaning, definitions and examples

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pus

 

[ pʌs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Pus is a thick fluid that forms at the site of infection. It is composed of dead white blood cells, bacteria, tissue debris, and serum. Pus is usually a sign of an inflammatory response to infection, commonly seen in conditions such as abscesses, wounds, and infections.

Synonyms

infected fluid, purulent exudate, suppuration

Examples of usage

  • The doctor drained the pus from the infected wound.
  • The presence of pus usually indicates a bacterial infection.
  • He was prescribed antibiotics to help eliminate the pus in his abscess.
  • After the surgery, pus began to form around the incision site.

Translations

Translations of the word "pus" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pus

🇮🇳 पीप

🇩🇪 Eiter

🇮🇩 nanah

🇺🇦 гній

🇵🇱 ropna

🇯🇵 膿 (うみ)

🇫🇷 pus

🇪🇸 pus

🇹🇷 pis

🇰🇷 고름 (goram)

🇸🇦 صديد (sadeed)

🇨🇿 hnis

🇸🇰 hnis

🇨🇳 脓 (nóng)

🇸🇮 gnoj

🇮🇸 gröf

🇰🇿 ірің

🇬🇪 სისხლი (sisxli)

🇦🇿 pusk

🇲🇽 pus

Etymology

The word 'pus' comes from Latin 'pus', which means 'pus' or 'supper', derived from the noun 'purgare', meaning to cleanse. The term has been used in medical contexts since at least the Middle Ages to describe the viscous fluid that can accumulate at the site of infection. In the early 1500s, the understanding of pus began to evolve with advancements in medical knowledge, correlating it with the body's immune response to bacterial invasions. Over the centuries, the term has become widely recognized in both professional healthcare settings and among the public, often symbolizing infection and the need for treatment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,825, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.