pyo·gen·ic
| \ ˌpī-ə-ˈje-nik
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Definition of pyogenic
: producing pus
pyogenic bacteria
also
: marked by pus production
pyogenic meningitis
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“Pyogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyogenic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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pyogenic
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pyo·gen·ic
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Medical Definition of pyogenic
: producing pus
pyogenic bacteria
also
: marked by pus production
pyogenic meningitis
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