suppurate

verb

sup·​pu·​rate ˈsə-pyə-ˌrāt 

suppurated; suppurating

intransitive verb

: to form or discharge pus

suppuration

ˌsə-pyə-ˈrā-shən 

noun

suppurative

ˈsə-pyə-rə-tiv 

-ˌrā-;

ˈsə-prə-tiv

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin suppuratus, past participle of suppurare, from sub- + pur-, pus pus — more at foul entry 1

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

suppurate

verb

sup·​pu·​rate ˈsəp-yə-ˌrāt 

suppurated; suppurating

: to form or give off pus

suppuration

ˌsəp-yə-ˈrā-shən 

noun

Medical Definition

suppurate

intransitive verb

sup·​pu·​rate ˈsəp-yə-ˌrāt 

suppurated; suppurating

: to form or discharge pus

a suppurating wound