pyogenic

/ˌpaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/
adjective
  1. Causing or producing pus.
    • Pyogenic infections often require treatment with antibiotics.
    • Pyogenic bacteria are responsible for many types of wound infections.
    • The surgeon drained the pyogenic abscess to relieve the pressure.
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