festering

• Nom désignant le processus de formation et d'écoulement de pus à l'intérieur d'un abcès ou d'une vésicule, ou le produit liquide d'une telle inflammation.

A noun referring to the process of forming and discharging pus within an abscess or vesicle, or the fluid product of such inflammation.

indénombrable

1. SuppurationC1formalmedical

   The process of forming pus in a wound, abscess, or vesicle as a result of infection or inflammation.

   Suppuration

   • The doctor cleaned the wound to prevent festering.
   • Festering of the abscess caused severe pain.
   • Proper hygiene reduces the risk of festering in minor cuts.

   Synonymesmaturationsuppuration

2. PusC1formalmedical

   A thick, yellowish or greenish fluid produced by inflamed tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris.

   pus

   • The wound discharged a foul-smelling festering.
   • The surgeon drained the festering from the infected area.
   • Festering is a sign that the body is fighting an infection.

• Verbe décrivant le processus d'infection d'une plaie ou d'un ulcère avec formation de pus, ou, au sens figuré, l'aggravation d'un sentiment négatif ou d'une situation avec le temps.

A verb used to describe the process of a wound or sore becoming infected and producing pus, or metaphorically, a negative feeling or situation becoming worse over time.

1. Wound infectionB2formalmedical

   To become infected and produce pus, typically referring to a wound or sore.

   S'infecter

   • The cut on his leg began to fester after he ignored it.
   • If the wound is not cleaned properly, it will fester.
   • The doctor warned that the untreated injury could fester and cause serious complications.

   Synonymesdischargegatheroozesuppurateweep

2. Emotional bitternessB2formal

   To become worse or more intense over time, especially regarding negative feelings like anger or resentment.

   S'envenimer

   • Her resentment began to fester after years of being ignored.
   • The argument festered in his mind for weeks.
   • Unresolved conflicts can fester and damage relationships.

   Synonymesbrewranklesimmersmolder

   Antonymesdissolvehealsoothe