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Mucopurulent vs. Purulent — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Mucopurulent and Purulent

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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
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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.
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Purulent

Having undergone infection;
A purulent wound

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