suppurate

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Scrofula, skrof′ū-la, n. a disease with chronic swellings of the glands in various parts of the body, esp. the neck, tending to suppurate: the king's evil.—adjs.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

As soon, however, as these show a tendency to suppurate poultices should be applied, and the resulting ulcer treated as if occurring under other circumstances.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

“He is in the most favourable position for the wounds in his back and chest to suppurate easily, and absolute rest is necessary.”

From The Secret of the Island by Kingston, William Henry Giles

A milder form occurs, in which the main incidence is on the periosteum; the symptoms are less severe, it does not tend to suppurate, and is usually recovered from.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The inflamed bursa, which sometimes communicates with the joint, may suppurate, and the infection may spread to the joint.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander