pyosis
Definition
- Noun (Medicine):
- Suppuration: "pyosis" refers to the process of pus formation or the condition of discharging pus, typically as a result of infection or inflammation in the body.
Usage Examples
- (The wound was forming pus.)
- (Pus formation at the operation area needed medical treatment.)
Advanced Usage
"localized pyosis": pus formation confined to a specific area, such as an abscess.
- The abscess presented with localized pyosis and swelling. (Pus was limited to the infected pocket.)
"pyosis of the skin": a dermatological condition involving pus discharge, often from acne or infected cuts.
- Severe acne can lead to pyosis of the skin if not treated. (Acne can cause pus-filled lesions.)
Variants and Related Words
Pyogenic (adj): relating to or producing pus.
- The pyogenic bacteria caused the infection. (The bacteria were pus-producing.)
Pyorrhoea (n): a discharge of pus, especially from the gums.
- Dental pyorrhoea requires professional cleaning. (Pus discharge from gums.)
Synonyms
- Suppuration: the formation or discharge of pus.
- Purulence: the condition of containing or producing pus.
Related Idioms