Purulent

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Purulent

Purulent (pronunciation: /ˈpjʊərʊlənt/) is a medical term used to describe a type of discharge that contains pus. The term is derived from the Latin word "purulentus", which means full of pus.

Etymology

The term "purulent" comes from the Latin word "purulentus", which is derived from "pus", meaning pus, and "-ulentus", meaning full of. It was first used in the English language in the late 14th century.

Definition

Purulent discharge is a type of exudate that is often associated with bacterial infection and is commonly seen in wounds and abscesses. It is typically thick, often has a foul odor, and can vary in color from white to yellow-green. The presence of purulent discharge is a sign that the body's immune system is responding to an infection.

Related Terms

  • Pus: A thick, yellowish or greenish opaque liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells and bacteria with tissue debris and serum.
  • Exudate: A fluid rich in protein and cellular elements that oozes out of blood vessels due to inflammation and is deposited in nearby tissues.
  • Abscess: A localized collection of pus in the tissues of the body, often accompanied by swelling and inflammation.
  • Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.

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