puriform

[ pyoor-uh-fawrm ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. resembling pus; purulent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of puriform¹

1790–1800; < Latin pūr- (stem of pūs ) pus + -i- + -form

Example Sentences

If it is more extensive, the whole of the glands may break down into this puriform liquid, which, when the patient recovers, undergoes caseous and finally calcareous degeneration.

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In other cases the substance of the glands softens, with the formation of a puriform liquid.

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These sometimes soften and break down into a puriform liquid, which may sometimes cause peritonitis by rupture into the peritoneal cavity.

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These changes begin in the centre of the clots, which often contain true pus or a greenish or puriform fluid.

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In one instance we noticed a peculiarly fetid puriform discharge from the anus, which occurred during the relapse and persisted for several weeks, gradually subsiding, as though from some unhealthy ulceration which slowly healed.

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