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suppuration

Suppuration (noun) means the decay in tissue producing pus, or the pus itself.

noun
1
The decay in tissue producing pus, or the pus itself.
2
The act of suppurating.
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Etymology

First use appears c. 1425. From Latin suppūrātiō.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of suppuration?

"suppuration" (noun) means the decay in tissue producing pus, or the pus itself.

What are the different meanings of suppuration?

"suppuration" has 2 main meanings: 1. The decay in tissue producing pus, or the pus itself; 2. The act of suppurating.

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