purulence

[ pyoor-uh-luhns, pyoor-yuh- ]

noun

1. pus.
2. the condition of containing or forming pus.

Other Words From

• non·puru·lence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of purulence¹

From the Late Latin word pūrulentia, dating back to 1590–1600. See purulent, -ence

Example Sentences

Already the exploiting class, as it neared the term of its depleted life, was but a mass of purulence.

From Project Gutenberg

Purulence, pū′rū-lens, n. the forming of pus or matter: pus—also Pū′rulency.

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The outer surface is always smooth, and no indication of purulence, softening, or scab formation is ever exhibited.

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