Purulent

//ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "purulent" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

caseopurulent fibrinopurulent mucopurulent necropurulent nonpurulent purulent bronchitis purulently semipurulent seropurulent

Context

Related Terms

pus pussy suppurant

Similar Terms

infected septic septic

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