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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

suppuration

/səpˈjʊərˌeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does suppuration mean?

noun

The process of forming pus, especially as a result of infection, or a collection of pus in a tissue or organ.

Example

"The doctor ordered a biopsy to investigate the suppuration in the patient's infected wound."

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