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pu·ru·len·cy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. purulence, purulencynoun

    symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus)

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  1. purulencynoun

    purulence

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Purulence, Purulencynoun

    Generation of pus or matter.

    Etymology: from purulent.

    Consumptions are induced by purulency in any of the viscera. John Arbuthnot, on Diet.

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  1. purulency

    Purulency refers to the production or discharge of pus, which generally indicates an infection or the presence of bacteria in the body. It's often associated with conditions such as abscesses, boils, or wounds and also can refer to the characteristics of having or containing pus.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Purulencynoun

    the quality or state of being purulent; the generation of pus; also, the pus itself

  2. Etymology: [L. purulentia: cf. F. purulence.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of purulency in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of purulency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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    a small contrasting part of something
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