Festering (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Maturation
• Suppuration

Hypernyms

• Bodily Function
• Activity
• Body Process

Related Words

• Fester (verb)

Meaning ²

A fluid product of inflammation.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Purulence
• Pus
• Sanies
• Suppuration
• Ichor

Hypernyms

• Bodily Fluid
• Liquid Body Substance
• Humor
• Humour
• Body Fluid

Hyponyms

• Gleet