Purulence: meaning, definitions and examples

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purulence

 

[ หˆpjสŠษ™.rษ™.lษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Purulence refers to the quality or state of being purulent, which means containing, discharging, or associated with pus. This often indicates an underlying infection or inflammation. The presence of purulence can be an important diagnostic clue in clinical settings, suggesting that the body is fighting an infection. Medical professionals evaluate purulent materials to determine appropriate treatment protocols, as they can signify bacterial infections that may require antibiotics.

Synonyms

purulent discharge, pus, suppuration

Examples of usage

  • The wound showed signs of purulence, indicating infection.
  • Doctors collected the purulent discharge for laboratory analysis.
  • Purulence can complicate the healing process.
  • The patient exhibited purulence at the infection site.

Translations

Translations of the word "purulence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น purulรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eiter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nanah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝั–ะนะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ropieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่†ฟ (ใ†ใฟ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท purulence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ purgaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iltihap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๋ฆ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hnis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hnis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่„“ (nรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gnoj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรบra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ั€ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ แƒฌแƒœแƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรผree

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ purgaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'purulence' is derived from the Latin word 'purulentus', which means 'full of pus'. This Latin root is itself based on 'pus', referring to the viscous fluid produced in infected tissue, composed of dead cells, bacteria, and tissue debris. The use of the word has been prevalent in medical literature since the late 14th century when the understanding of infections and inflammatory processes began to develop in a more scientific manner. As medicine evolved, the recognition of purulence as a significant indicator of infection enabled health professionals to better diagnose and treat patients. Today, purulence remains a critical aspect of medical studies, especially in understanding wound care and infectious diseases.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,216, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.