Purulence

C2 16+

Synonyms of purulence

Antonyms of purulence

Collocations of purulence

purulent discharge
Frequency: 80 %

The wound was oozing with purulent discharge.

purulent wound
Frequency: 75 %

The doctor cleaned and dressed the purulent wound.

purulent infection
Frequency: 70 %

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the purulent infection.

purulent drainage
Frequency: 65 %

The nurse cleaned the wound to remove the purulent drainage.

purulent material
Frequency: 60 %

The culture test confirmed the presence of purulent material in the abscess.

Idiomatic Expressions for purulence

  • Phrase: purulent discharge
    Meaning: pus or infected fluid coming from a wound or infection
    Usage: The patient was prescribed antibiotics to help clear up the purulent discharge.