suppurative pneumonia

sup·pu·ra·tive pneu·mo·ni·a

any pneumonia associated with the formation of pus and destruction of pulmonary tissue; abscess formation may occur. Synonym(s): septic pneumonia

sup·pu·ra·tive pneu·mo·ni·a

(sŭpyŭr-ă-tiv nū-mōnē-ă) Pneumonia associated with formation of pus and destruction of pulmonary tissue; abscess formation may occur.