Match each definition with the correct term.
-purulent
A)an infestation with lice
B)itching
C)pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters
D)producing or containing pus
E)skinfold infection around a nail

Question

Match each definition with the correct term.​
-purulent
A)​an infestation with lice
B)itching​
C)pinpoint hemorrhages smaller than 2 millimeters​
D)producing or containing pus​
E)skinfold infection around a nail​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Purulent refers to something that is producing or containing pus, which is a thick, yellowish or greenish liquid produced in infected tissue, consisting of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and tissue debris. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe wounds, infections, or discharges that contain or produce pus.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.​

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term.