purulence

noun

pu·​ru·​lence ˈpyu̇r-ə-lən(t)s How to pronounce purulence (audio)
ˈpyu̇r-yə-
: the quality or state of being purulent
also : pus

Examples of purulence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sampson lives with the purulence, with the cleaning, the smell of it, the disposal of pads, the tissues, the wound dressings. Tade Thompson, Wired, 18 Dec. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of purulence was in 1598

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“Purulence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purulence. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

purulence

noun
pu·​ru·​lence ˈpyu̇r-(y)ə-lən(t)s How to pronounce purulence (audio)
: the quality or state of being purulent
also : pus
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