Eosinophilic pus refers to a type of pus that is characterized by a high presence of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell involved in the body's immune responses, particularly in allergic reactions and parasitic infections. This term is frequently used in medical and clinical contexts, particularly in pathology and immunology.
Eosinophilic pus indicates specific underlying conditions, such as allergic diseases or infections where eosinophils are elevated. The usage is more prevalent in written contexts, especially in academic papers, medical reports, and clinical documentation.
Translation: La biopsia reveló pus eosinofílico, lo que indica una reacción alérgica al medicamento.
Patients exhibiting eosinophilic pus often require further immunological evaluation to determine the underlying cause.
Translation: Los pacientes que presentan pus eosinofílico a menudo requieren una evaluación inmunológica adicional para determinar la causa subyacente.
Eosinophilic pus can complicate the diagnosis of various conditions, making it crucial for doctors to assess the patient’s history.
While "eosinophilic pus" is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions, the term "pus" on its own does appear in some idiomatic expressions. Here are a few examples:
Translation: Como pus en un grano.
Pushing up daisies - A euphemism for being dead, suggesting the person is buried and thus contributes to new life (flowers).
Translation: Empujando margaritas.
A pushover - A term for someone who is easy to persuade or influence.
Translation: Una persona fácil de convencer.
Seeping like pus - This expression refers to something that is oozing out in an unpleasant manner.
The term "eosinophilic" derives from "eosin," a red dye that stains eosinophils, combined with "-philic," meaning "loving." "Pus" originates from the Latin word "pus," which also means "pus" and has been used in medical terminology for centuries to describe the thick, yellowish fluid that accumulates at the site of an infection.
Synonyms: - Exudate (specifically when referring to fluid) - Purulent material
Antonyms: - Clear fluid - Serous fluid (which is more benign and not indicative of infection)