Definition

1. Verb (Medical):
   • To drain pus: The primary meaning of "rút mủ" is the medical procedure of removing or extracting pus from an abscess, wound, or infected area to promote healing and prevent the spread of infection.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Bác sĩ cần rút mủ từ vết thương. (The doctor needs to drain the pus from the wound.)
  • Sau khi rút mủ, cơn đau giảm hẳn. (After draining the pus, the pain decreased significantly.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to clinical and healthcare contexts. It describes a targeted intervention, often involving a syringe, catheter, or surgical incision.

Variants and Related Words

• Hút mủ (v): A near-synonymous phrase also meaning to aspirate or suck out pus, often used interchangeably.
  • Máy hút được dùng để hút mủ. (A suction machine is used to aspirate pus.)

Synonyms

• Drain: To draw off or remove liquid, specifically pus.
• Aspirate: To withdraw fluid, such as pus, by suction.

Related Medical Terms

• Dẫn lưu (v/n): To drain / a drain. This is a broader medical term for drainage, which can include pus ("mủ") but also other fluids.
  • Ống dẫn lưu giúp rút mủ hiệu quả. (The drainage tube helps drain pus effectively.)

1. (y học) Drain