The spelling of the word "purulent compound" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Purulent" is pronounced as /ˈpjʊərjʊlənt/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "u" is pronounced as "uh", the "r" is pronounced as a flap, and the "l" is pronounced with the tongue touching the upper teeth. "Compound" is pronounced as /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "o" is pronounced as "ah" and the "u" is pronounced as "uh". Together, the word "purulent compound" refers to a mixture that contains pus.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "purulent" comes from the Latin word "purulentus", which means "pus-like" or "full of pus". It originated from the Latin word "pus", meaning "pus" or "ichor".
The term "compound" comes from the Latin word "componere", which means "to put together" or "to combine". It refers to something made up of two or more separate elements or substances.
Therefore, the term "purulent compound" is a combination of the Latin word "purulentus" and the English word "compound", describing a substance or mixture that resembles or contains pus.