What does the cryptic crossword clue "Body, jeepers, exuded fluid! (6)" mean?

The definition is "Body,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). COR (synonym="COR") + PUS (synonym="fluid exuded from an infection") = CORPUS; definition: "Body," The answer is CORPUS.

Body, jeepers, exuded fluid! (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29469 | 4 Across | 2024-08-23 flower

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