Meaning & use
purulent
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Consisting of, containing, or discharging pus.
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The wound had become purulent and required medical attention.
A purulent discharge is often a sign of bacterial infection.
A note on using this word
A clinical term used mainly in medical contexts to describe infected tissue or wounds.
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