märkivä

Märkivä is a Finnish word that translates to "purulent" or "discharging pus" in English. It describes a condition where a wound or bodily tissue is infected and producing pus, a thick, often yellowish or greenish fluid. This discharge is a sign of the body's immune response to bacterial infection, involving dead white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria.

The term märkivä is commonly used in medical contexts to describe infected wounds, abscesses, or other inflammatory conditions. It indicates a stage of infection where the body is actively fighting off pathogens. Proper medical attention is often required when a condition is described as märkivä to manage the infection and prevent its spread. Treatment typically involves cleaning the affected area, sometimes draining the pus, and potentially administering antibiotics.

In everyday language, märkivä emphasizes the visible and often unpleasant nature of pus formation. It highlights the presence of an active, ongoing infection that needs to be addressed. The visual characteristic of the discharge is central to the meaning of the word.