: a thick, opaque, usually yellowish-white, fluid matter that is formed as part of an inflammatory response typically associated with an infection and is composed of exudate chiefly containing dead white blood cells (such as neutrophils), tissue debris, and pathogenic microorganisms (such as bacteria)
https://merriam.atlassian.net/browse/MWSITE-9211 -->Recent Examples on the Web The lumps, which drain pus, the cysts and substantial scarring, all part of this condition that is an ongoing one, can often be severe. — Essence, 31 July 2024 Bacterial infections acquired at birth Symptoms of bacterial infections from bacteria such as chlamydia, gonorrhea (and less commonly, herpes) include swelling of the eyelid, drainage of pus, and red eyes. — wendy Wisner, Parents, 30 July 2024 Fungal: Red or light-colored, scaly patches of skin, along with small blister-like sores filled with fluid or pus, are often present in a fungal skin infection. — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024 Rectal discharge: Anorectal infection (abscess) can cause pus to leak from the rectum. — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for pus
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