suppurant

noun, adj — 2 senses

suppurant

noun

Etymology At least superficially suppure + -ant. Ultimately from Latin suppūrō.

1

Medicine, Sciences Archaic A suppurative.

suppurant

adj

Etymology At least superficially suppure + -ant. Ultimately from Latin suppūrō.

1

Producing or exuding pus.

  • a suppurant wound

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