Suppurate

Origin

From Latin suppūrātus, past participle of suppūrō, from pūr-, stem of pūs.

Full definition of suppurate

Verb

1. (intransitive) To form or discharge pus.
2. (transitive) To cause to generate pus.to suppurate a sore
• 1600-1700, Arbuthnot, John, An essay concerning the effects of air on human bodies Chapter , by the Inflammation and Suppuration of the axillary, inguinal, and other Glands, or in beginning Gangrenes...