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suppurated ; suppurating

Definition of suppurate intransitive verb : to form or discharge pus

Other Words from suppurate suppuration \ ˌsə-​pyə-​ˈrā-​shən \ noun suppurative \ ˈsə-​pyə-​rə-​tiv , -​ˌrā-​ ; ˈsə-​prə-​tiv \ adjective

First Known Use of suppurate 1615, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for suppurate Latin suppuratus, past participle of suppurare, from sub- + pur-, pus pus — more at foul entry 1

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More Definitions for suppurate suppurate intransitive verb sup·​pu·​rate | \ ˈsəp-yə-ˌrāt \ suppurated ; suppurating Medical Definition of suppurate : to form or discharge pus a suppurating wound

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