puriform

American  

[pyoor-uh-fawrm] / ˈpyʊər əˌfɔrm /

adjective

Pathology.

1. resembling pus; purulent.

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Etymology

Origin of puriform

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

Example Sentences

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 Reeks, Harry Caulton

If it is more extensive, the whole of the glands may break down into this puriform liquid, which, when the patient recovers, undergoes caseous and finally calcareous degeneration.

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

After a time a considerable discharge takes place—thin, watery, and highly offensive, changing gradually to a thicker puriform matter, which rapidly destroys the horn of the frog.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.

He had humid asthma with incessant cough, which ended by causing him to eject thick yellow and puriform mucus.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock