seropurulent

adjective

se·​ro·​pu·​ru·​lent ˌsir-ō-ˈpyu̇r-ə-lənt How to pronounce seropurulent (audio)
ˌser-,
-ˈpyu̇r-yə- How to pronounce seropurulent (audio)
: consisting of a mixture of serum and pus
a seropurulent exudate

Word History

Etymology

sero- + purulent

First Known Use

circa 1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seropurulent was circa 1836

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“Seropurulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seropurulent. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

seropurulent

adjective
se·​ro·​pu·​ru·​lent ˌsir-ō-ˈpyu̇r-(y)ə-lənt How to pronounce seropurulent (audio) ˌser- How to pronounce seropurulent (audio)
: consisting of a mixture of serum and pus
a seropurulent exudate
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