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Pus

/pˈʌs/
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(noun) A whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria, normally found in regions of bacterial infection.

Pus is coming out of my right ear.
I have pus coming out of my gums.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor drained the ____ from the abscess and prescribed antibiotics to clear the infection.

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