Suppurative

Pronunciation: /ˈsəpˈpɝˈˌeɪˌtiaɪˈvi/

Suppurative (adjective)

  1. Describing a condition that produces or contains pus, often due to infection.

Examples

  • The wound showed suppurative signs, indicating an infection.
  • The doctor said the wound was suppurative and needed treatment.

Common collocations: suppurative infection, suppurative discharge

Synonyms of Suppurative

Formal

Neutral