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Definition of Purulent

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Purulent: Pertaining to pus. Containing or composed of pus.

The term "purulent" is often used in regard to drainage. For example, gonorrhea in men usually causes a purulent discharge from the penis.