Apostematic

/ˌæpɑːstəˈmætɪk/ adjective

Relating to or characterized by the formation of abscesses or suppurating swellings.

From aposteme (abscess) + the adjectival suffix -atic. Describes conditions or processes involving the development of purulent infections in older medical terminology.

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