Purulent
/ˈpjʊrələnt/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Mainly used in healthcare to describe symptoms or wounds related to pus. 
The purulent nature of the sore suggested a bacterial infection.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Purulent' suggests something unhealthy or infected, often causing a negative reaction. 
She grimaced at the purulent smell coming from the bandaged limb.
Pro Tip 3/3Descriptive Imagery
Invokes a vivid picture of infection, helping to describe severity or condition. 
The purulent lesion oozed, indicating the infection had worsened.
Compare with
EruptiveGangrenousInfectInflameSeptic
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