adj. Containing, discharging, or causing the production of pus: a purulent infection. [Middle English purulente, from Old French purulent, from Latin pūrulentus, from pūs, pūr-, pus; see p- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] puru·lent·ly adv. |
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