noun
- the formation or discharge of pus from infected tissue
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor examined the wound for signs of suppurations.
- Antibiotics were prescribed to prevent suppurations at the surgical site.
- The veterinarian noted suppurations around the animal’s infected paw.
- Proper wound care helps reduce the risk of suppurations.
- The medical textbook described various types of suppurations.
- Chronic suppurations may require surgical drainage.