Pyogenic (redirected from Nonpyogenic)

pyogenic /pyo·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik) suppurative.

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py·o·gen·ic (p-jnk)

adj.

1. Producing pus.

2. Of, relating to, or characterized by pyogenesis.

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Pyogenic

Capable of generating pus. Streptococcus, Staphocococcus, and bowel bacteria are the primary pyogenic organisms.

Mentioned in: Abscess, Prickly Heat

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pyogenic (pī´jen´ik),

adj suppu-ration-producing.

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pyogenic

producing pus.

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pyogenic dermatitis

pyoderma.

pyogenic gingival granuloma

a bright red or blue mass on the gum, caused by chronic inflammation. Composed of vascular granulation tissue.

pyogenic spondylitis

vertebral osteomyelitis.