pyoid

[pahy-oid]

adjective Pathology.

pertaining to pus; puslike.

Origin of pyoid

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

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British Dictionary definitions for pyoid

pyoid

adjective

resembling pus

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Medicine definitions for pyoid

pyoid

[pī′oid]

adj.

Of or resembling pus.