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puriform

[pyoor-uh-fawrm]

adjective

Pathology.
  1. resembling pus; purulent.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of puriform1

1790–1800; < Latin ū- (stem of ū ) pus + -i- + -form
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Example Sentences

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The cornea may be the seat of pustules or a diffuse puriform infiltration resulting in ulceration, and eventually perforation with hernia of the iris.

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At first dark reddish, firm, and sharply separated from the surrounding pulp, they grew reddish-yellow or yellowish later, softened in the centre, and eventually were transformed into puriform collections.

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As a result of these changes, spots of puriform softening may form, chiefly in the cancellous tissue of the extremities of the long bones, with the production of localized necrosis, and possibly with extension of inflammation to the neighboring articular cavity.

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Mucus and puriform secretions gather and dry about the mucous outlets.

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In one instance we noticed a peculiarly fetid puriform discharge from the anus, which occurred during the relapse and persisted for several weeks, gradually subsiding, as though from some unhealthy ulceration which slowly healed.

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ˈܰˌھpurify