suppurative

adjective

sup·​pu·​ra·​tive ˈsəp-yə-ˌrāt-iv How to pronounce suppurative (audio)
: of, relating to, or characterized by suppuration
suppurative arthritis
suppurative lesions

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“Suppurative.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/suppurative. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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