pyoid

American

[pahy-oid] / ˈpaɪ ɔɪd /

adjective

Pathology.

pertaining to pus; puslike.

pyoid British

/ ˈpaɪɔɪd /

adjective

resembling pus

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Etymology

Origin of pyoid

From the Greek word pyoeidḗs, dating back to 1850–55. See py-, -oid

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