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Festering (Noun)

(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The wound became infected, resulting in a large area of festering tissue that needed immediate attention from the doctor.
Untreated diabetic ulcers often develop festering that lead to amputation in severe cases.
As the infection worsened, a noticeable festering had developed beneath her skin, releasing pus that oozed out when the dressing was removed.
Failure to keep the dressing clean caused a large area of festering on the skin surrounding the injury.
Medical imaging showed an underlying area of festering within the bone tissue that made antibiotic treatment more complicated.

A fluid product of inflammation.

Nouns denoting body parts.

The doctor carefully drained the festering pus from the infected wound to promote healing.
The festering discharge from the boil required constant cleaning to prevent further infection.
The abscess had been festering for weeks, causing severe pain and discomfort for the patient.
The nurse applied a warm compress to the festering lesion to bring the infection to a head.
The festering wound had become a breeding ground for bacteria, making it resistant to antibiotics.