pyorrheal

/ˌpɪərˈiːəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by pyorrhea

“The pyorrheal condition of the patient required immediate medical attention.”

2. adjective

having or characterized by purulent discharge

“The pyorrheal symptoms were evident in the patient’s infected wound.”

3. noun

a condition characterized by purulent discharge, especially from the gums

“The patient was diagnosed with pyorrheal, a painful oral infection.”

Synonyms

  • purulent
  • suppurative

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • non-purulent