pyogenous

  • 1pyogenous — SYN: pyogenic. * * * py·og·e·nous (pi ojґə nəs) purulent (def. 4) …

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  • 2purulent — Containing, consisting of, or forming pus. * * * pu·ru·lent lənt adj 1) containing, consisting of, or being pus <a purulent discharge> <a purulent lesion> 2) accompanied by suppuration <purulent meningitis> * * * adj. forming,… …

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  • 3pyogenic, pyogenetic — Pus forming; relating to pus formation. SYN: pyogenous …

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  • 4-genous — [Gr. genēs born] a word termination with two opposite meanings: (1) arising or resulting from, or produced by (endogenous, pyogenous); (2) producing (androgenous) …

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