Meaning & Definition of word "Pus"
Pus
/pʌs/
noun:
- 1. A thick, yellowish or greenish opaque liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead cells, bacteria, and tissue debris.
- Example: The doctor noted that the wound was discharging pus, indicating an infection.
- 2. A sign of infection, often associated with swelling and pain.
- Example: She was alarmed to see pus oozing from the cut on her finger.
- 3. A pathological product formed in the sites of inflammation, such as abscesses.
- Example: The vet explained that the pus in the dog's abscess needed to be drained.
Etymology
●From Latin 'pus', meaning 'puss', related to 'pus' in the context of fluid.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pushing up daisies:
A euphemistic expression meaning deceased.
pushover:
A person who is easy to persuade or influence.
Related Words
suppuration:
The process of pus formation.
abscess:
A localized collection of pus in tissues.
Slang Meanings of pus
Meaning: Describing something unpleasant or distasteful.
● Example Sentence: That movie was a total pus.
Meaning: A coward or someone who backs down easily.
● Example Sentence: Don't be a pus, stand up for yourself!