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Dictionary: py·o·gen·ic   (pī'ə-jĕn'ĭk) pronunciation
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adj.
  1. Producing pus.
  2. Of, relating to, or characterized by pyogenesis.

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Dental Dictionary: pyogenic
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Pus-producing.

Veterinary Dictionary: pyogenic
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Producing pus.

  • p. dermatitis — pyoderma.
  • p. gingival granuloma — a bright red or blue mass on the gum, caused by chronic inflammation. Composed of vascular granulation tissue.
  • p. spondylitis — vertebral osteomyelitis.
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Pyogenic refers to bacterial infections that make pus.[1]

The pus is mostly composed of dead neutrophils that are destroyed by bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus through the release of leukocidins. Therefore leukocidin producing bacteria are usually referred to as pyogenic.[2]

The name for pyogenic granuloma is misleading because it is not a true granuloma and is not pus forming. Actually, it is a capillary hemangioma of lobular subtype which is the reason they are often quite prone to bleeding.[3]


References

  1. ^ pyogenic at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
  2. ^ Madigan, Michael T. and Martin, John M. Brock Biology of Microorganisms 11th ed. Pearson Prentice Hall. USA. 2006: 734
  3. ^ Jafarzadeh H, Sanatkhani M, Mohtasham N (December 2006). "Oral pyogenic granuloma: a review" ([dead link] – Scholar search). J Oral Sci 48 (4): 167–75. doi:10.2334/josnusd.48.167. PMID 17220613. http://joi.jlc.jst.go.jp/JST.JSTAGE/josnusd/48.167?from=PubMed. Retrieved 2009-01-04.
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