purulence

Variant of purulent

purulent definition

pu·ru·lent (pyo̵or′ə lənt, pyo̵or′yo̵o-)

adjective

of, like, containing, or discharging pus

Etymology: Fr < L purulentus < pus (gen. puris), matter, pus

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