presuppurative

[ pree-suhp-yuh-rey-tiv ]
/ priˈsʌp yəˌreɪ tɪv /

adjective Pathology.

noting or pertaining to the stage of inflammation before the formation of pus.

Origin of presuppurative

pre- + suppurative

Words nearby presuppurative

presumption of survivorship, presumptive, presumptive heir, presumptuous, presuppose, presuppurative, presurmise, presynaptic, presynaptic membrane, presystole, presystolic gallop

Medical definitions for presuppurative

presuppurative
[ prē-sŭp′yə-rā′tĭv ]

adj.

Of or being an early stage of inflammation prior to the formation of pus.