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pyogenic
Term: pyogenic (adj)
Literally meaning: "suppurative"
Origin: Anc Greek
????/pyon(=pus) > ????/pytho(=rot, stink)
+ -?????/-genis(=-genic, suffix denoting ?production of?) > ?????/geno (=birth to) >
Coined/History
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Definition
Pyogenic is a bacterial infections that make pus.
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Pathogen
Term: pathogenLiterally meaning: ?that causes suffering/disease?Origin: Anc Greek????-/patho-(=prefix denoting ?suffering?) > ????? / pathos(=passion, sorrow, strong emotion)+ ?????/geno (=?give birth to?, ?producer of?)Coined/History(?)DefinitionAn...
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Pathogenesis
Term: pathogenesisLiterally meaning: ?disease development?Origin: Anc Greek????-/patho-(=prefix denoting ?suffering?) > ????? / pathos(=passion, sorrow, strong emotion)+???????/genesis(=birth, creation, production) > ?????/geno (=?give birth...
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Pyorrhea
Term: pyorrhea Literally meaning: ?pus flowing?Origin: Anc Greek????/pyon(=pus) > ????/pytho(=rot, stink)+ ???/roe(=stream, flowing) >verb ???/reo(=flow)Coined/HistoryDefinitionPyorrhea or periodontitis is a set of Purulent and inflammatory...
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Pyothorax
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Empyema
Term: empyemaLiterally meaning: ?suppuration, pus production?Origin: Anc Greek???????/empyema(=suppuration)??-/en (= prefix meaning ?in?, ?into? or ?cause to be?)+????/pyon(=pus) > ????/pytho(=rot, stink)Coined/History (?)Definition Empyema...
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