Purulent – Containing pus
(Pronounced pyuhr-ah-lunt)
To remember the definition of the word purulent, use the following mnemonic:
I purify myself at lent (purulent) including a facial to get rid of blackheads, spots and pus.
Examples of purulent in a sentence
Purulent sputum is typically yellow or green.
Bacterial secondary infection may occur and cause a purulent discharge.
A cough with purulent sputum was noted in the sick child's symptoms.
