saprogenic

adjective

sap·​ro·​gen·​ic ˌsa-prə-ˈje-nik How to pronounce saprogenic (audio)
: of, causing, or resulting from putrefaction
saprogenicity
ˌsa-prə-jə-ˈni-sə-tē How to pronounce saprogenic (audio)
noun

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of saprogenic was in 1876

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saprogenesis

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“Saprogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saprogenic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

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Medical Definition

saprogenic

adjective
sap·​ro·​gen·​ic ˌsap-rə-ˈjen-ik How to pronounce saprogenic (audio)
variants also saprogenous
sa-ˈpräj-ə-nəs How to pronounce saprogenic (audio)
: of, causing, or resulting from putrefaction
saprogenic bacteria
saprogenicity
-rō-jə-ˈnis-ət-ē How to pronounce saprogenic (audio)
noun
plural saprogenicities
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