pus

Example Sentences

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Some had turned into sores, swollen and painful with pus inside, but they couldn’t heal properly because they were never dry long enough.

From Literature

Neutrophils are short-lived immune cells that respond aggressively to threats and are a major component of pus.

From Science Daily

My nail has gone, so has a lot of skin, and those doctors going "That is a lot of pus" is a memory that will haunt me for a long time.

From BBC

Common symptoms of mpox include a skin rash or lesions filled with pus, which can last from two to four weeks.

From BBC

All Awwal Musa's fingers were clawed and her legs discharged pus.

From BBC