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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pus

/pʌs/ noun · British & US
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What does pus mean?

noun

A thick, yellowish fluid that forms at the site of an infection, consisting of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris. A mass of such fluid.

Example

"The doctor drained the pus from the infected wound."

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