Pronunciation: /pjʊərələns/
noun the condition of containing or being full of pus; the presence of pus in a bodily fluid
A1 The doctor cleaned the wound to prevent purulence.
A2 The nurse noticed signs of purulence in the patient's wound.
B1 The purulence in the abscess needed to be drained by the surgeon.
B2 The presence of purulence indicated a serious infection that required immediate treatment.
C1 The purulence of the wound was a concerning sign of a possible complication.
C2 The doctor carefully examined the purulence to determine the best course of action for treatment.
adjective relating to or characterized by the presence of pus
A1 The wound showed signs of purulence, indicating infection.
A2 The doctor prescribed antibiotics for the purulent discharge from the wound.
B1 The purulence of the wound required daily cleaning and dressing changes.
B2 The purulence in the wound was a concern for possible complications.
C1 The purulence of the abscess was a clear indication of the severity of the infection.
C2 The surgeon drained the purulence from the wound before suturing it closed.
formal The purulence of the wound indicated a serious infection that required immediate medical attention.
informal The doctor said the purulence was a sign that the cut was infected.
slang Eww, that's gross! The purulence coming out of the wound is nasty.
figurative The purulence of corruption within the company was finally exposed during the investigation.
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