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purulency

purulency

9.9
Pus that forms in a wound or body part during an infection
  • noun
  • /ˈpjʊrələnsē/
  • Specialized
translation icon : purulencia
  • The doctor noted significant purulency in the wound, indicating a serious infection.

Examples

  • Post-operative purulency requires immediate medical attention to prevent further complications.

  • Chronic sinus infections may lead to purulency and discomfort in the affected area.

  • The doctor noted the purulency of the wound.

  • Signs of purulency can indicate a serious infection.

  • Post-operative purulency requires immediate medical attention to prevent further complications.

  • The doctor noted significant purulency in the wound, indicating a serious infection.

  • Chronic sinus infections may lead to purulency and discomfort in the affected area.

Synonyms

pus
vspurulency
18 3.9

Thick yellow or green liquid that comes from an infected wound

refers to presence or formation of that fluid as a symptom
suppuration
vspurulency
  • Specialized
1 9.9

The process when pus comes out of a wound because of infection

refers to presence or formation rather than the ongoing process
purulence
vspurulency
  • Specialized
9.9

Thick yellow or green liquid that comes from an infected wound

is about presence or formation rather than the forming process

How Purulent

suppuration
  • Specialized
1 9.9
purulency
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

purulency singular
purulencies plural

Morphology

purulency = purulent (transparent) = purulent + cy

The suffix '-cy' forms a noun indicating a state or condition from the adjective 'purulent'.

Etymology

The word purulency comes from old Latin words purulentus and pus, where purulentus means 'full of pus' and pus means 'pus'. So purulency just means having pus and shows an infection that makes pus.