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PURULENCE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word purulence. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word purulence. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PURULENCE

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festering
adjectiveadj
noun

• (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

• a fluid product of inflammation

ichor
nounn
noun

• (Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods

• a fluid product of inflammation

purulency
nounn
noun

• symptom of being purulent (containing or forming pus)

pus
nounn
noun

• a fluid product of inflammation

• the tenth month of the Hindu calendar

sanies
adverb, nounadv, n
noun

• a fluid product of inflammation

suppuration
nounn
noun

• (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

• a fluid product of inflammation

Best Hypernyms For PURULENCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for purulence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
humor humour symptom
Phrases (3)
bodily fluidbody fluidliquid body substance

Alternatives for FESTERING

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