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.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
Treats skin irritations such as dermatitis and pyoderma.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
Treats skin irritations such as dermatitis and pyoderma.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin
First Known Use
1930, in the meaning defined above
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Medical Definition
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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