suppuration

as inmatter

as insecretion
as inpus
as indischarge

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Synonyms for suppuration

noun secretion of a sore

Antonyms for suppuration

More words related to suppuration

discharge

noun. pouring forth

matter

noun. secretion of a sore

matters

noun. secretion of a sore

pus

noun. liquid matter

secretion

noun. discharge

Word Origin & History

1540s, from Latin suppurationem (nominative suppuratio), noun of action from past participle stem of suppurare "form or discharge pus," from sub "under" (see sub-) + stem of pus (see pus).

Example Sentences for suppuration

At other times, there are tubercles in almost every state of hardness, and in that of suppuration.

There is no disposition to suppuration of the neighboring glands.

Adenitis, or suppuration of the glands, has just been mentioned.

Frequently there are traces of suppuration and of ulceration.

If the suppuration is extensive the process may terminate fatally.

The wound meanwhile had healed without a trace of suppuration.

Suppuration had not yet taken place, and the parts were in good condition.

Preventing, or destroying the germs of putrefaction or suppuration.

Inflammation of the matrix with suppuration and shedding of the nail.

As a result of pyogenic infection, suppuration of the labyrinth may occur.