Difference between Purulent and Septic

What is the difference between Purulent and Septic?

Purulent as an adjective is consisting of pus, or matter; partaking of the nature of pus; attended with suppuration; as, purulent inflammation. while Septic as an adjective is of or pertaining to sepsis

Purulent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Consisting of pus, or matter; partaking of the nature of pus; attended with suppuration; as, purulent inflammation.

Septic

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of or pertaining to sepsisCausing sepsis or putrefaction

We hope you now know whether to use Purulent or Septic in your sentence.

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