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pus

One entry found for pus.
Main Entry: pus
Pronunciation: 'p&s
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin pur-, pus -- more at FOUL
: thick opaque usually yellowish-white fluid matter formed by suppuration and composed of exudate containing white blood cells, tissue debris, and microorganisms
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