Containing, consisting of, or forming pus.
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pu·ru·lent -lənt adj
1) containing, consisting of, or being pus <a \purulent discharge> <a \purulent lesion>
2) accompanied by suppuration <\purulent meningitis>
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adj.
forming, consisting of, or containing pus.
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pu·ru·lent (puґroo-lənt) [L. purulentus] 1. pertaining to or consisting of 2. pus. containing pus. 3. suppurative. 4. caused by pus; called also pyogenous.Medical dictionary. 2011.