purulent

adjective

pu·​ru·​lent ˈpyu̇r-ə-lənt 

ˈpyu̇r-yə-

1

: containing, consisting of, or being pus

a purulent discharge

2

: accompanied by suppuration

Examples of purulent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But other words that also can return deficiencies related to bedsores include: decubitus, purulent and pus, as well as Stage III and Stage IV (phrases that describe the most serious and dangerous sores, but can also describe cancer progression). —Ruth Talbot, ProPublica, 18 July 2023

Once freed, Spark Plug was immediately transferred to AHS’ trauma hospital where shelter veterinarians discovered a large laceration on her front left leg resulting in deep muscle exposure and a large amount of purulent debris. —The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 7 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin purulentus, from pur-, pus pus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

purulent

adjective

pu·​ru·​lent -lənt 

1

: containing, consisting of, or being pus

a purulent discharge

a purulent lesion

2

: accompanied by suppuration

purulent meningitis