(a.) The yellowish white opaque creamy matter produced by the process of suppuration. It consists of innumerable white nucleated cells floating in a clear liquid.
Example Sentences:
(1) It is concluded that ultrasonography, 67Ga scanning, and CT each have significant limits in diagnosing intra-abdominal pus.
(2) It is important that the nurse recognize when pus is a major factor in an unhealed wound and initiate local care to assist in cleaning the wound bed.
(3) Confirmation of diagnosis was established by exteriorization of pus with US, CT or during surgery.
(4) We isolated a strain of P. penneri from the pus of a patient with suppurative otitis media and an epidural abscess on June 10 and 15, 1989.
(5) Furthermore, useful antibacterial concentrations of both drugs were found in pus, sputum, and middle-ear fluid.
(6) The surgeons were able to aspirate the accumulated pus quite easily in 8 of the 9 patients with AIDS who underwent only intercostal drainage.
(7) Craniotomy disclosed an abscess containing yellow pus from which Streptococcus viridans was cultured.
(8) In the case of the suppurative reaction, pus drained along a root surface, destroying the periodontal ligament and interradicular bone until it emerged at the gingival sulcus.
(9) The final diagnosis was based on direct microscopy (2) or culture (1) of drained pus in the empyema cases and on histologic examination of resected tissue in the others.
(10) The mastoid cavity was found to be filled with pus and cholesteatoma debris.
(11) No macroscopic infection with pus formation occurred, while Micrococcus varians was cultured from each inoculated implant.
(12) When distribution of these organisms were classified depending on clinical materials from which they were isolated, outpatient sources from which S. aureus were isolated at high frequencies were otorrhea and pus, while inpatient sources with high incidents of S. aureus isolation were sputum and pus.
(13) No viability loss of B. fragilis was noted when pus was stored at 25 degrees C. Only slight loss of viaability of B. fragilis was observed at 15 degrees C. Escherichia coli coexisting in pus with B. fragilis increased several 100fold in 24 h when stored at 25 degrees C, but no significant growth occurred when they were kept at 15 degrees C. Approximately 20 to 40% of E. coli lost their viability when such pus was stored at 4 degrees C. We suggest that 15 degrees C may be an alternative temperature for storage of anaerobic specimens in laboratories where some delay in routine processing is unavoidable.
(14) The drug was not degraded by pus containing beta-lactamase and had equally good or better activity than nafcillin or vancomycin against Staphylococcus aureus or Staphylococcus epidermidis in vitro and in vivo.
(15) Pathogenic gram-negative bacilli and gram-positive pus-producing cocci are responsible for the studied pathology.
(16) aureus (in throat swabs and pus specimens), and enterobacteria were found.
(17) Bilateral tonsils were swollen, and covered with pus.
(18) Microflora isolated from cattle with acute postnatal pus-catarrhal endometritis has been studied.
(19) By combined gas chromatography and mass spectrometry the fatty acids of pus in patients with psoriasis pustulosa palmo-plantaris were analysed.
(20) Culture of aspirated pus revealed colonies of gram-positive cocci which were subsequently identified as E. faecalis.
Puy
Definition:
(n.) See Poy.
Example Sentences:
(1) A study of the prevalence of adult asthma (subjects over 18 years of age) has been carried out in the Puy-de-Dôme area over the past two years by means of a questionnaire sent out to all the doctors in the area.
(2) There's a world of difference between, say, the massive umami hit of one of my favourite comfort foods, a miso, Marmite and puy lentil vegetarian shepherd's pie, and the delicate crunch of a green salad.
(3) During a 3-year period, 93 prenatal diagnoses of kidney or urinary tract abnormalities were carried out in the French district of Puy-de-Dôme.
(4) By 1987, with 12 members, it had shifted to the central French village of Puy de Dôme and in 2004 to Germany , where it has been ever since.
(5) autodidactress, via GuardianWitness Serves 6 135ml olive oil 30g flour 2½ tsp salt 3kg oxtail 2 large carrots, cut into chunky batons 1 large celery stick, cut into chunky batons, plus a small bunch of celery leaves, roughly chopped 1 large onion, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 1 tsp black peppercorns 3 bay leaves 500ml beef stock 625ml Guinness or other stout 50g tomato puree 2 tsp sugar Long curl of fresh orange zest (optional) 200g puy lentils 1 Heat 90ml of the oil in a large, heavy-based pan over a medium flame.
(6) All infants born in the Puy-de-Dôme area in 1983 and referred to a neonatal care unit were studied prospectively.
(7) Serves 4 sunflower oil enough for frying John Dory fillets 4 x 180g (with the skin left on) salt and freshly ground pepper cooking chorizo 200g, cut into ½ cm dice curly kale 200g flat leaf parsley ½ bunch, leaves and stalks, finely chopped lemon juice of ½ For the lentils extra virgin olive oil 40ml onion 1, finely diced garlic 2 cloves thyme 2 sprigs rosemary 2 sprigs, leaves removed and chopped puy lentils 250g (if you have time, it’s good to soak them for an hour beforehand) chicken or vegetable stock 1 litre (a good quality cube will do) unsalted butter 30g To cook the lentils, pour olive oil into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and gently cook.
(8) Serves 4 extra-virgin olive oil 4 tbsp brown onion 1, chopped garlic cloves 4, finely chopped small beetroot 8, peeled and quartered carrots 6, sliced into large pieces bay leaves 3 thyme 2 sprigs sea salt and freshly ground pepper tomato purée 2 tbsp red wine (use vegan wine if you like) 250ml vegetable stock 500ml puy lentils 400g portobello mushrooms 2-3, sliced crimini mushrooms 10 pearl onions 10, peeled arrowroot 2 tsp, dissolved in 2 tbsp water thyme a few sprigs, to garnish Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a thick-bottomed saucepan over a medium heat.
(9) The earthiness of the curly kale and puy lentils creates a good balance for this autumnal dish.
(10) Oxtail braised in black beer with puy lentils You will need a deep, heavy saucepan for this one.
(11) Later, two studies were performed in adults, in two places of Haute-Loire and Puy-de-Dôme, respectively Arsac-en-Velay and Besse-en-Chandesse.
(12) Serves 4 6 tbs olive oil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 rounded tsp cumin seeds, roughly ground 125g fresh coriander, chopped and stalks set aside 250g small brown or puy lentils 1.75 litres water a squeeze of lemon sea salt and black pepper For the caramelised onions: 300ml sunflower oil 2 large onions, halved and sliced into rounds as thin and even as possible (we recommend using a mandolin) To make the caramelised onions, heat the oil in a large saucepan until very hot.