purulent discharge
Oozing infected fluid
Purulent discharge is fluid containing pus—the thick, yellowish-white material produced by infection.
The phrase appears in medical contexts describing drainage from wounds, abscesses, or infected body cavities: The doctor noted purulent discharge from the surgical site.
The presence of purulent discharge typically indicates bacterial infection requiring treatment.
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- skin abscessLocalized collection of pus
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- rednessCrimson-hued state
wound infection · infected cut · open sore · bacterial infection · foul odor · cellulitis · drainage · empyema · inflammation · pain · antiseptics · fever · crusting · weeping · ulcer · necrosis · gauze · boil