puriform

English

Etymology

From Latin pus, puris (“pus”) +‎ -form. Compare French puriforme.

Adjective

puriform (not comparable)

  1. (archaic, medicine) In the form of pus.
    Near-synonyms: purulent, pussy
    puriform discharge from the ear

References

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