Pathologic Function
suppuration
sup·pu·ra·tion [ suhp-yuh-rey-shuhn ]
Subclass of:
Inflammation;
Infection
Etymology:
Latin suppurare = to form pus
Definitions related to suppuration:
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A pathologic process consisting in the formation of pus.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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A pathologic process consisting of the formation and discharge of pus.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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