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Definition of purulence - 4 dictionary results

pu⋅ru⋅lence

  [pyoor-uh-luhns, pyoor-yuh-]
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–noun
1. the condition of containing or forming pus.
2. pus.
Also, pu⋅ru⋅len⋅cy.

Origin:
1590–1600; < LL pūrulentia. See purulent, -ence
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pu·ru·lence   (pyŏŏr'ə-ləns, pyŏŏr'yə-)   
n.  

  1. The condition of containing or discharging pus.

  2. Pus.

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Main Entry: pu·ru·lence
Pronunciation: 'pyur-(y)&-l&n(t)s
Function: noun
: the quality or state of being purulent; also : PUS
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purulence pu·ru·lence (py&oobreve;r'ə-ləns, py&oobreve;r'yə-)
n.

  1. The condition of containing or discharging pus.

  2. Pus.

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