Purulent (Adjective)
Meaning
Containing pus; "a purulent wound".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The doctor carefully cleaned and dressed the purulent wound to prevent further infection.
- After a few days, the boil had become purulent and was oozing a thick yellow discharge.
- The veterinarian examined the cat's purulent abscess and prescribed antibiotics to clear up the infection.
- The patient's purulent discharge was a sign that the infection was severe and required immediate medical attention.
- The surgeon made a small incision to drain the purulent fluid that had accumulated in the infected tissue.