pyoderma
noun
pyo·der·ma
ˌpī-ə-ˈdər-mə 
: a bacterial skin inflammation marked by pus-filled lesions
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Bacterial overgrowth can lead to various skin issues such as dermatitis or pyoderma, causing discomfort and pain for our furry friends.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
Bacterial overgrowth can lead to various skin issues such as dermatitis or pyoderma, causing discomfort and pain for our furry friends.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
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“Pyoderma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyoderma. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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pyoderma
noun
pyo·der·ma
ˌpī-ə-ˈdər-mə
variants
also pyodermia
: a bacterial skin inflammation marked by pus-filled lesions
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