Mucopurulent vs. Purulent — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Mucopurulent and Purulent
ADVERTISEMENT
Definitions
Mucopurulent
Consisting of mucus and pus.
Purulent
Consisting of, containing, or discharging pus
A purulent discharge
Mucopurulent
Containing mucus and pus.
Purulent
Containing, discharging, or causing the production of pus
A purulent infection.
Mucopurulent
(medicine) Characterized by mucus and pus.
A mucopurulent discharge
ADVERTISEMENT
Purulent
(medicine) Consisting of pus.
Mucopurulent
Having the character or appearance of both mucus and pus.
Purulent
Leaking or seeping pus.
Purulent inflammation
Mucopurulent
Containing or composed of mucus and pus
Purulent
Consisting of pus, or matter; partaking of the nature of pus; attended with suppuration; as, purulent inflammation.
ADVERTISEMENT
Purulent
Having undergone infection;
A purulent wound