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Meaning of PUS

Pronunciation:  pus

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a fluid product of inflammation
  2. [n]  the tenth month of the Hindu calendar
 
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 Synonyms: festering, ichor, purulence, sanies, suppuration
 
 See Also: bodily fluid, body fluid, gleet, Hindu calendar, Hindu calendar month, humor, humour, liquid body substance

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Pus\, n. [L., akin to Gr. ?, ?, and to E. foul: cf. F. pus.
See {Foul}, a.] (Med.)
The yellowish white opaque creamy matter produced by the
process of suppuration. It consists of innumerable white
nucleated cells floating in a clear liquid.
 
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Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: Thick fluid that contains white blood cells formed in response to infection.
 
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Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Seeing pus in your dream, suggests that something needs to be expressed. You may be harboring some prejudices, attitudes, or some other negative emotion that attempting to be released. You need to acknowledge these feelings and deal with them. Also consider the symbolism of where on the body the pus is located.
 
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Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A viscous, yellowish-white fluid formed in infected tissue, consisting chiefly of leukocytes, cellular debris, and liquified tissue elements.
 
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