Purulence Definition & Meaning

purulence
noun
  1. symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus)
  2. a fluid product of inflammation

Synonyms for purulence

festering

(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus a fluid product of

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ichor

(Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods a fluid product of inflammation

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pus

the tenth month of the Hindu calendar a fluid product of inflammation

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sanies

a fluid product of inflammation

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suppuration

(medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus a fluid product of

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