festering

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festering

A bandage covers the festering wound on his arm.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The process of forming and discharging pus: In medicine, "festering" refers to the condition where a wound or sore becomes infected, leading to the generation and release of pus.
    • A fluid product of inflammation: It can also refer to the pus itself, which is a thick, often yellowish, liquid produced in an infected area.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The doctor was concerned about the festering of the wound and prescribed antibiotics. (The doctor was worried about the wound's process of becoming infected and producing pus.)
    • Proper cleaning of a cut is essential to prevent festering. (Proper cleaning is necessary to stop the wound from becoming infected and producing pus.)
    • The festering from the abscess was a clear sign of a serious infection. (The pus coming from the abscess was a definite indicator of a severe infection.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to be left festering": Used metaphorically to describe a problem or negative feeling that is ignored and becomes worse over time.
    • The unresolved conflict was left festering for years, damaging their relationship. (The conflict that was not dealt with was allowed to worsen for a long time.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Fester (verb): To become infected and generate pus; or, to become worse through long-term neglect (metaphorical).

    • If you don't clean that scrape, it will fester. (If you don't clean that scrape, it will become infected.)
    • Resentment began to fester between the two old friends. (Resentment started to grow and worsen between them.)

  • Suppuration (noun): A more formal medical term for the process of pus formation.

  • Purulence (noun): The state of forming or containing pus.
Synonyms
  • Suppuration (n): The process of pus formation.
  • Maturation (n): In medical contexts, the final stage of suppuration where an abscess comes to a head.
  • Discharge (n): A general term for the release of fluid, including pus.
Related Phrases
  • "a festering sore": Literally, an infected wound; metaphorically, a persistent and worsening problem.
    • The corruption scandal was a festering sore on the government's reputation. (The scandal was a persistent problem that damaged the government's reputation.)
Related Idioms
  • "to let something fester": To allow a problem or bad feeling to continue without addressing it, causing it to worsen.
    • You shouldn't let your anger fester; talk to him about what happened. (You should not allow your anger to grow worse by ignoring it.)
festering

A bandage covers the festering wound on his arm.

Noun
  1. a fluid product of inflammation
  2. (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

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