purulency

[US]/ˈpjʊərʊlənsi/
[UK]/ˈpjʊrʊlənsi/

Translation

n.The condition of containing or discharging pus; Pus
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Example Sentences

the surgeon observed significant purulency within the abdominal cavity.

pathological examination confirmed the presence of purulency in the tissue samples.

excessive purulency is a cardinal sign of a bacterial infection.

the nurse carefully cleaned the wound to remove all traces of purulency.

antibiotics were prescribed to reduce the purulency and swelling.

chronic purulency often indicates an underlying abscess that requires drainage.

the microscope slide revealed high levels of purulency in the fluid.

doctors assessed the degree of purulency to determine the severity of the burn.

without proper hygiene, the minor scratch developed into purulency.

the diagnosis was complicated by the unexpected onset of purulency.

treatment focuses on eliminating the purulency and preventing sepsis.

the patient reported localized pain associated with the purulency.

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