pus
0 antonyms and opposites of pus, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A thick yellowish-white fluid made up of dead white blood cells and bacteria that forms at the site of an infection.
How to use pus
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English pus (15th c.), a borrowing from Latin pus (“pus”). Widely displaced quitter and atter in this sense.
Full origin of pus →Frequently asked questions
What does “pus” mean?
The word “pus” means a thick yellowish-white fluid made up of dead white blood cells and bacteria that forms at the site of an infection. In plain terms, the gross yellowish fluid that collects in an infected wound or spot.
How do you pronounce “pus”?
“Pus” is pronounced puhs (/pʌs/ in IPA).
How do you use “pus” in a sentence?
Here is “pus” used in a sentence: “The wound was oozing pus and needed to be cleaned.”
What part of speech is “pus”?
“Pus” is a noun.
