purulent


pu·ru·lent

adj \-lənt\

Definition of PURULENT

1
: containing, consisting of, or being pus <a purulent discharge>
2
: accompanied by suppuration

Origin of PURULENT

Latin purulentus, from pur-, pus pus
First Known Use: 1597

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