mucopurulent
[myoo-kuh-pyoo r-yuh-luh nt, -pyoo r-uh-]
- containing or composed of mucus and pus.
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Origin of mucopurulent
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There is discharge from the nostrils, which may be mucopurulent, purulent, or hemorrhagic.
Special Report on Diseases of the HorseUnited States Department of Agriculture
There may be a mucopurulent discharge, which may be slight or profuse in quantity, agglutinating the hairs of the tail.
Special Report on Diseases of the HorseUnited States Department of Agriculture
This is quickly followed by mucopurulent discharge from the eyes and nose; later, perhaps, ulceration of either eyes or eyelids.
Hunting DogsOliver Hartley
Polypi may cause a mucopurulent discharge or they may only be suspected when they prove an obstacle to parturition.
Special Report on Diseases of CattleU.S. Department of Agriculture
mucopurulent
- pathol composed of or containing both mucus and pus
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mucopurulent
(myōō′kō-pyur′ə-lənt)- Containing mucus and pus.
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