Purulency (Noun)
Meaning
Symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor examined the wound and noted its purulency, which indicated a severe infection.
- The purulency of the abscess made it difficult for the patient to move without experiencing pain.
- After a few days, the boil began to show signs of purulency, and the patient knew it was time to see a doctor.
- The veterinarian suspected that the cat's wound was infected due to its purulency and swelling.
- The patient's purulency and fever led the doctor to prescribe a strong antibiotic to fight the infection.