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pyoid

[ pahy-oid ]
/ ˈpaɪ ɔɪd /

adjective Pathology.

pertaining to pus; puslike.

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Origin of pyoid

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

Words nearby pyoid

pyogenesis, pyogenic, pyogenic granuloma, pyohemia, pyohemothorax, pyoid, pyolabyrinthitis, pyometra, pyometritis, pyomyositis, pyonephritis
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British Dictionary definitions for pyoid

pyoid
/ (ˈpaɪɔɪd) /

adjective

resembling pus
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Medical definitions for pyoid

pyoid
[ pī′oid ]

adj.

Of or resembling pus.
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