Diapyetic

/daɪæpaɪˈɛtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characterized by, or promoting the formation and discharge of pus; describing conditions or treatments involving suppuration.

Etymology

From 'diapyesis' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). Developed in medical terminology to classify infections and treatments involving purulent discharge.

Kelly Says

Diapyetic infections were actually considered somewhat encouraging in pre-antibiotic medicine—visible pus meant your immune system was visibly fighting, even if the treatment options were primitive!

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