suppuration
[ suhp-yuh-rey-shuhn ]
/ ˌsʌp yəˈreɪ ʃən /
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noun
the process of suppurating.
the matter produced by suppuration; pus.
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British Dictionary definitions for suppuration
suppuration
/ (ˌsʌpjʊˈreɪʃən) /
noun
the discharging of pus from a wound, sore, etc
the discharge itself
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Medical definitions for suppuration
suppuration
[ sŭp′yə-rā′shən ]
n.
The formation or discharge of pus.pyesis pyopoiesis pyosis
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sup′pu•ra′tive adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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