puriform

[pyoor-uh-fawrm]

adjective

Pathology.

1. resembling pus; purulent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of puriform¹

1790–1800; < Latin pūr- (stem of pūs ) pus + -i- + -form

Example Sentences

These changes begin in the centre of the clots, which often contain true pus or a greenish or puriform fluid.

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The cornea may be the seat of pustules or a diffuse puriform infiltration resulting in ulceration, and eventually perforation with hernia of the iris.

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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.

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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.

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Mucus and puriform secretions gather and dry about the mucous outlets.

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