festering Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus
    maturation; suppuration.
  2. noun a fluid product of inflammation
    sanies; suppuration; purulence; ichor; pus.
  3. verb ripen and generate pus
    fester; suppurate; maturate.
    • her wounds are festering

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