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pyoid

[pahy-oid]
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adjective Pathology.
  1. pertaining to pus; puslike.
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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
  1. resembling pus
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pyoid in Medicine

pyoid

(pī′oid)
adj.
  1. Of or resembling pus.
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