What Does Suppurative Mean?

: the formation of, conversion into, or process of discharging pus an abscess is a localized area of suppuration suppuration in a wound.

What does the word suppurative mean?

Suppurative is a term used to describe a disease or condition in which a purulent exudate (pus) is formed and discharged. ... Inflammation accompanied by pus formation is referred to as suppurating inflammation.

What are suppurative infections?

Suppurative infections are typically caused by pyogenic bacteria, and are characterised by the formation of purulent exudates (pus). These infections may occur anywhere in the body and are particularly life-threatening when pertaining to the central nervous system (CNS).

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