Purulent Definition

pyo͝orə-lənt, pyo͝oryə-
adjective
Of, like, containing, or discharging pus.
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Origin of Purulent

  • Middle English purulente from Old French purulent from Latin pūrulentus from pūs pūr- pus pū̆- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin purulentus, from pus, puris, pus, matter.

    From Wiktionary

Purulent Sentence Examples

  • It is used to render the urine acid in cases where it is alkaline, loaded with phosphates or purulent, and is thus useful in cases of cystitis.

  • A purulent exudate extends along the meningeal membranes, accompanied by hemorrhage and thrombosis.

  • For example, a person suffering with pneumococcal pneumonia may have chest pain, cough, purulent sputum, and fever.

  • The production of purulent sputum and the presence of wheeze may also indicate underlying lung disease.

  • On squeezing the penis a large amount of purulent discharge came out through the urethra.

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Words Starting With

PPUPUR

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TNTENT

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