What is another word for mucopurulent?

Pronunciation: [mjˈuːkəpjˌʊɹuːlənt] (IPA)

Mucopurulent is a medical term that describes a substance which has a mixture of mucus and pus. There are several synonyms that can be used in place of mucopurulent, including suppurative, purulent, and puruloid. Suppurative refers to a condition where pus is formed or discharged from a wound or lesion. Similarly, purulent refers to a condition characterized by the presence of pus. The term puruloid is used to describe a substance that closely resembles pus in appearance, color, and odor. Other synonyms include mucoid, viscid, gelatinous, and sticky, which all describe a substance that has a thick, slimy texture.

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What are the hypernyms for Mucopurulent?

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Usage examples for Mucopurulent

Following abortion there is a dirty, yellowish-gray mucopurulent discharge which persists for two or more weeks.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
Afterwards, as the symptoms increase in severity, the discharge becomes mucopurulent.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The mucous membrane first becomes dry; afterwards a watery discharge appears, and later, in severe cases, the discharge becomes mucopurulent.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler

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