SUPPURATE


Meaning of SUPPURATE in English

[ 'sʌpjʊreɪt ]

■ verb form or discharge pus.

Derivatives

suppuration noun

suppurative -rətɪv adjective

Origin

ME: based on L. sub- 'below' + pus , pur- 'pus'.

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