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pyogenic
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pyogenic /pyo·gen·ic/ (-jen´ik) suppurative.
py·o·gen·ic (p-jnk)
adj.
1. Producing pus.
2. Of, relating to, or characterized by pyogenesis.

Pyogenic
Capable of generating pus. Streptococcus, Staphocococcus, and bowel bacteria are the primary pyogenic organisms.
Mentioned in: Abscess, Prickly Heat

pyogenic
[pī′əjen′ik]
Etymology: Gk, pyon + genein, to produce
pus-producing.

pyogenic [pi″o-jen´ik]
producing pus.

pyogenic (pī´jen´ik),
adj suppu-ration-producing.

pyogenic
producing pus.

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.


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