suppuration
noun
sup·pu·ra·tion
ˌsəp-yə-ˈrā-shən 
: the formation of, conversion into, or process of discharging pus
an abscess is a localized area of suppuration
suppuration in a wound
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“Suppuration.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/suppuration. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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