seropurulent

adjective

se·​ro·​pu·​ru·​lent ˌsir-ō-ˈpyu̇r-ə-lənt 

ˌser-,

-ˈpyu̇r-yə- 

: 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

Medical Definition

seropurulent

adjective

se·​ro·​pu·​ru·​lent ˌsir-ō-ˈpyu̇r-(y)ə-lənt  ˌser- 

: consisting of a mixture of serum and pus

a seropurulent exudate