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In microbiology, which term means producing or containing pus?
A
Hemolytic
B
Aseptic
C
Sterile
D
Purulent
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Understand the meaning of each term given in the options to distinguish which one relates to pus production or presence.
Hemolytic refers to the ability to lyse red blood cells, which is unrelated to pus formation.
Aseptic means free from contamination by pathogens, so it does not imply the presence of pus.
Sterile means completely free of all living microorganisms, which also does not indicate pus.
Purulent is the term that specifically means producing or containing pus, which is a thick fluid composed of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris.