Nonsuppurative (Adjective)
Meaning
Not suppurative.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The patient's wound was classified as nonsuppurative, indicating the absence of pus or infection.
- The doctor examined the skin lesion and determined it was a nonsuppurative type, requiring only topical treatment.
- Nonsuppurative inflammation is often seen in cases of allergic reactions or minor injuries.
- The biopsy results showed a nonsuppurative response to the foreign object, which was then safely removed.
- In contrast to suppurative wounds, nonsuppurative wounds typically heal faster and with less scarring.