Pus

/pʌs/ noun

Definition

A yellowish or greenish liquid that forms in infected wounds, containing dead white blood cells and bacteria.

Etymology

From Latin 'pus,' probably related to Sanskrit 'puya' (to rot). The word has meant infected discharge since ancient medical texts.

Kelly Says

Pus is actually your body's defense system at work—it's full of white blood cells that died fighting bacteria, so seeing pus means your immune system is winning the battle against infection.

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