What is another word for Suppurated?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌpjʊɹˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA)

Suppurated refers to a condition where an infected area within the body produces pus. Synonyms for suppurated may include words such as inflamed, infected, swollen, festering, oozing, and pus-filled. The condition of suppurated wounds or infections can be painful and dangerous if left untreated, leading to possible further complications. Treatment for suppurated areas usually involves drainage of the pus, removal of the infected tissue, and a course of antibiotics to clear the infection. It is important to seek medical advice if you suspect that you have a suppurated wound or infection to avoid further complications.

What are the hypernyms for Suppurated?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Suppurated

The skin around the coronet may occasionally become fissured and the thin skin in the cleft of the foot eroded and Suppurated, but without the formation of vesicles.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
He tells us in the preface to Nickleby that his study of the Yorkshire schools and his delineation of the character of Squeers resulted from a resolution formed in childhood, which he was led to form by seeing a boy "with a Suppurated abscess caused by its being ripped open by his Yorkshire guide, philosopher, and friend with an inky penknife."
"Dickens As an Educator"
James L. (James Laughlin) Hughes
The Face is sometimes clear of them, while Pustules still are seen upon the Legs, not fully ripe, or Suppurated: and those in the Soles of the Feet often remain much longer.
"Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health"
Samuel Auguste David Tissot

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