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pyosis

American  
[pahy-oh-sis] / paɪˈoʊ sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

  1. the formation of pus; suppuration.

pyosis British  
/ paɪˈəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. pathol the formation of pus

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Etymology

Origin of pyosis

1685–95; < New Latin < Greek pýōsis; py-, -osis

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Also called pyesis, pyopoiesis, pyosis.

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