suppurate

One entry found for suppurate.

Main Entry: sup·pu·rate
Pronunciation: 's&-py&-"rAt
Function: intransitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -rat·ed; -rat·ing
Etymology: Latin suppuratus, past participle of suppurare, from sub- + pur-, pus pus -- more at FOUL
: to form or discharge pus
- sup·pu·ra·tion /"s&-py&-'rA-sh&n/ noun
- sup·pu·ra·tive /'s&-py&-r&-tiv, -"rA-; 's&-pr&-tiv/ adjective