eugonic

[yoo-gon-ik]

adjective Bacteriology.

thriving on artificial media, as certain bacteria (opposed to dysgonic).

Origin of eugonic

eu- + gon(o)- + -ic

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eugonic in Medicine

eugonic

[yōō-gŏn′ĭk]

adj.

Relating to rapid and relatively luxuriant growth of a bacterial culture, especially that of the tubercle bacillus.

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