suppurative arthritis

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Acute inflammation of the synovial membranes accompanied by purulent effusion into a joint and caused by bacterial infection. Also called purulent synovitis, pyarthrosis.

suppurative arthritis,

inflammation of a joint with exudation of pus into the joint fluid.

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