festering

Noun	1.	festering - (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus Synonyms: suppuration, maturation
	2.	festering - a fluid product of inflammation Synonyms: sanies, suppuration, ichor, purulence, pus

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