Mucopurulent

Word MUCOPURULENT
Character 12
Hyphenation mu co pu ru lent
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Mucopurulent"

What do we mean by mucopurulent?

Containing mucus and pus. adjective

Of or pertaining to mucus and pus: as, a mucopurulent discharge (a discharge in which these two substances are present).

Having the character or appearance of both mucus and pus. adjective

Characterized by mucus and pus. adjective

Containing or composed of mucus and pus adjective

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word mucopurulent. Define mucopurulent, mucopurulent synonyms, mucopurulent pronunciation, mucopurulent translation, English dictionary definition of mucopurulent.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Mucopurulent

  • Synonyms for mucopurulent
  • Mucopurulent synonyms not found!!!
  • Antonyms for mucopurulent
  • Mucopurulent antonyms not found!

The word "mucopurulent" in example sentences

By removing the scab and making pressure at the base of the ulcer, drops of thick, mucopurulent ❋ Unknown (1896)

By removing the scab and making pressure at the base of the ulcer, drops of thick, mucopurulent matter were made to exude. ❋ Unknown (1896)

In some cases of acute glanders the formation of nodules may so irritate the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and cause such a profuse discharge of mucopurulent or purulent matter that the specific character of the original discharge is entirely masked. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

There is discharge from the nostrils, which may be mucopurulent, purulent, or hemorrhagic. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

There may be a mucopurulent discharge, which may be slight or profuse in quantity, agglutinating the hairs of the tail. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

This consists in dropping into an eye of a suspected animal a specially prepared solution of mallein, as a result of which in an infected animal the inflammation develops in the eye, resulting in a discharge which varies in intensity from a mucopurulent character to a thick, sticky pus. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

In some instances the orifice of the lacrimal duct on the floor of the nasal chamber and close to its anterior outlet will be found blocked by a portion of dry mucopurulent matter, on the removal of which tears may begin to escape. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

If the animal survives, the inflammation tends to become chronic and attended by a whitish mucopurulent discharge. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

The discharges are offensive and for the most part liquid, although it is common to find lumps of solid fecal matter floating in this liquid portion; shreds of mucous membrane and blood may be passed or the evacuations may be mucopurulent; there is much straining, and, rarely, symptoms of abdominal pain; the subject lies down a great deal; the pulse is quickened and the temperature elevated. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

_ -- The symptoms are swelling, heat, and tenderness of the sheath and penis; difficulty, pain, and groaning in passing urine, which is liable to sudden temporary arrests in the course of micturition, and later a whitish, mucopurulent oozing from the papilla on the end of the penis. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

When the mucopurulent discharge indicates the supervention of the second stage a more astringent injection may be used (nitrate of silver 20 grains, water 1 quart), and the same may be applied to the surface of the penis and inside the sheath. ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

This inflammation of the conjunctiva may be simply catarrhal, with profuse mucopurulent discharge; it may be granular, the surface being covered with minute reddish elevations, or it may become the seat of a false membrane (diphtheria). ❋ Charles B. Michener (1877)

Cross Reference for Mucopurulent

  • Mucopurulent cross reference not found!

What does mucopurulent mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Best IOS App Reviews