pyodermic
/ˌpaɪoʊˈdɜrmɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by a skin infection that produces pus.
- The doctor prescribed an antibiotic cream for the pyodermic rash on the patient's arm.
- The veterinarian treated the dog's pyodermic sores with a medicated shampoo.
- Pyodermic conditions are common in hot, humid climates where bacteria thrive.
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