noun
suppuration
Suppuration (noun) means the pus that forms as body tissue breaks down, or the breakdown itself.
noun
1
The pus that forms as body tissue breaks down, or the breakdown itself.
2
The act or process of suppurating.
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Etymology
First recorded around 1425, it comes from Latin suppūrātiō.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for suppuration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of suppuration?
"suppuration" (noun) means the pus that forms as body tissue breaks down, or the breakdown itself.
What is another word for suppuration?
Other words for "suppuration" include purulence, festering, maturation, ichor, pus, sanies.
What are the different meanings of suppuration?
"suppuration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The pus that forms as body tissue breaks down, or the breakdown itself; 2. The act or process of suppurating.
