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pu·ru·lent (pyr-lnt)
adj.
Containing, discharging, or causing the production of pus.

Purulent
Consisting of or containing pus

purulent
[pyo̅o̅r′(y)ələnt]
Etymology: L, containing pus
producing or containing pus.

purulent [pu´roo-lent]
1. pertaining to or consisting of pus.
2. containing pus.
3. suppurative.
4. caused by pus.

purulent
containing or forming pus.

poultry purulent synovitis
swellings on the feet and in the limb joints causing lameness and spondylitis in fowls and turkeys. Caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

purulent
1. Containing or consisting of pus, exudate 2. Suppurative, pusy


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