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suppuration

 

[ sæpəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Suppuration refers to the process of pus formation that occurs during infections or inflammatory responses in the body. It typically results from the body's immune response to pathogens, such as bacteria, that invade tissue. The accumulation of pus can lead to the development of abscesses if not properly managed. Suppuration is often accompanied by other symptoms like swelling, redness, and pain in the affected area. Effective treatment usually involves addressing the underlying cause of infection and may require drainage of the pus.

Synonyms

abscess formation, purulence, pus formation.

Examples of usage

  • The doctor noted a suppuration in the infected wound.
  • The patient had a suppuration that required surgical intervention.
  • Antibiotics were prescribed to help reduce the suppuration.

Translations

Translations of the word "suppuration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supuração

🇮🇳 पुजारीकरण

🇩🇪 Eiterung

🇮🇩 supurasi

🇺🇦 гнійництво

🇵🇱 ropienie

🇯🇵 膿 (うみ)

🇫🇷 suppuration

🇪🇸 supuración

🇹🇷 iltihap

🇰🇷 고름 생성

🇸🇦 تقيح

🇨🇿 hnisání

🇸🇰 hnisanie

🇨🇳 脓液形成

🇸🇮 gnojenje

🇮🇸 púðing

🇰🇿 іріңдеу

🇬🇪 ბაქტერიული ინფექცია

🇦🇿 püyümə

🇲🇽 supuración

Etymology

The term 'suppuration' originates from the Latin word 'suppuratio', which comes from 'suppurare', meaning 'to produce pus'. This Latin term itself is derived from 'sub-' meaning 'under', and 'puris' meaning 'pus'. The word has been used in medical contexts since the late 14th century to describe the process of pus formation during infection or inflammation. In historical texts, physicians observed the physical characteristics of infected wounds and the presence of pus, coining this term to encapsulate the observation. Over the centuries, the understanding of suppuration has evolved with advancements in medical knowledge, particularly regarding infections, the immune response, and proper treatment methodologies.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,488, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.