Medical Definition of Purulent
Purulent: Pertaining to pus. Containing or composed of pus.
The term "purulent" is often used in regard to drainage. For example, gonorrhea in men usually causes a purulent discharge from the penis.
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Last Editorial Review: 1/25/2017
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