Suppurate
/ˈsʌpjureɪt/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Used to describe a medical issue, typically involving a wound or sore that is generating pus. 
The doctor noted that the patient's burn began to suppurate despite initial treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative connotation as it relates to infections or diseases. 
Without proper care, the small cut on his foot began to suppurate.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Considered a technical term, more likely to be found in medical texts than in everyday conversation. 
In her medical lectures, the professor often details how untreated injuries can suppurate.