mucopurulent
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of mucopurulent
Example Sentences
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Earwax is partly sebum, as is mucopurulent discharge, the dry substance accumulating in the corners of the eye after sleeping.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
There is discharge from the nostrils, which may be mucopurulent, purulent, or hemorrhagic.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Following abortion there is a dirty, yellowish-gray mucopurulent discharge which persists for two or more weeks.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
The symptoms are heat and discomfort with copious mucopurulent discharge.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" by Various
There may be a mucopurulent discharge, which may be slight or profuse in quantity, agglutinating the hairs of the tail.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
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