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purulence

[ pyoor-uh-luhns, pyoor-yuh- ]

noun

  1. pus.
  2. the condition of containing or forming pus.


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Other Words From

  • non·puru·lence noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of purulence1

From the Late Latin word pūrulentia, dating back to 1590–1600. See purulent, -ence
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Example Sentences

Already the exploiting class, as it neared the term of its depleted life, was but a mass of purulence.

Purulence, pū′rū-lens, n. the forming of pus or matter: pus—also Pū′rulency.

The outer surface is always smooth, and no indication of purulence, softening, or scab formation is ever exhibited.

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