puriform
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of puriform
Example Sentences
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Probably the first thing that draws one's attention to it is the stench of the puriform discharge.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
Less commonly are found hemorrhagic infarctions, or small embolic patches advanced to various stages of disintegration, even to the formation of small puriform collections.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
In other cases the substance of the glands softens, with the formation of a puriform liquid.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
At first dark reddish, firm, and sharply separated from the surrounding pulp, they grew reddish-yellow or yellowish later, softened in the centre, and eventually were transformed into puriform collections.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
In one instance we noticed a peculiarly fetid puriform discharge from the anus, which occurred during the relapse and persisted for several weeks, gradually subsiding, as though from some unhealthy ulceration which slowly healed.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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