sup·pu·ra·tion \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈrāshən\noun (-s) Etymology: Latin suppuration-, suppuratio, from suppuratus + -ion-, -io -ion : the formation of, conversion into, or act of discharging pus < an abscess is a localized area of suppuration > < suppuration in a wound >