PYO

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. pick your own.

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pyo- ² American  

1. a combining form meaning “pus,” used in the formation of compound words.

   pyogenesis.

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pyo- British  

combining form

1. denoting pus

   pyosis

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Usage

What does pyo- mean? Pyo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “pus.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology.Pyo- comes from the Greek pýon, meaning “pus.”What are variants of pyo-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, pyo- becomes py-, as in pyemia.

Etymology

Origin of pyo-

< Greek, combining form of pýon; akin to Latin pūs pus

Example Sentences

Over the border in Cheshire, Barabara Hughes from Magical Malpas PYO Farm said the bad weather this year has caused a shortfall in produce.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

In 1975, they dedicated the farm as a destination to share the experience of agriculture, and PYO took center stage.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2021

Included on the 70 acres dedicated to PYO, depending on the season: asparagus, strawberries, pumpkins, and, of course, apples.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2021