suppuration

suppuration /sup·pu·ra·tion/ (sup″u-ra´shun) pyogenesis.sup´purative

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sup·pu·ra·tion (spy-rshn)

n.

The formation or discharge of pus. Also called pyesis, pyopoiesis, pyosis.

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suppu·rative adj.

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suppuration

[sup′yərā′shən]

Etymology: L, suppurare, to form pus

the production and exudation of pus.

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suppuration [sup″u-ra´shun]

1. pyogenesis.

2. the act of becoming converted into and discharging pus. adj., adj sup´purative.

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suppuration (sup″ura´shn),

n the formation and discharge of pus, a more commonly used term. See also pyogenic.

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suppuration

formation or discharge of pus.

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lamellar suppuration

see lamellar suppuration.

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suppuration

Infectious disease 1. The formation of pus 2. The discharge of pus. See Pus.