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Definition of: purulent
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r′ə·lənt, -yə·lənt) adjective
Consisting of or secreting pus; suppurating. [<L purulentus <pus, puris pus]
—pu′ru·lence or ·len·cy noun
—pu′ru·lent·ly adverb
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