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pus

Translations

pusnoun

puses

The doctor cleaned the wound to remove the pus.

Врач очистил рану, чтобы удалить гной.

Synonyms

pusnoun

A thick, yellowish or greenish liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria with tissue debris and serum.

The doctor cleaned the wound to remove the pus and prevent further infection.

An undesirable or corrupting influence that festers within an organization or society (figurative).

Activists hoped their reforms would drain the pus of corruption from the government.