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
pu′·ru·lence noun or pu′·ru·lency
pu′·ru·lently adverb
purulent
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- sputum: The production of purulent sputum and the presence of wheeze may also indicate underlying lung disease.
- discharge: On squeezing the penis a large amount of purulent discharge came out through the urethra.
- exudate: A purulent exudate extends along the meningeal membranes, accompanied by hemorrhage and thrombosis.
- meningitis: Interpretation: The pathological process is that of acute inflammation of the meninges, acute purulent meningitis.
- inflammation: The main cause of mortality and culling was severe purulent inflammation affecting the skull bones.
- drainage: Antibiotic treatment is usually reserved for true cellulitis, purulent wound drainage or presence of abscess.
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