pyostatic

pyostatic
1. Arresting the formation of pus. 2. An agent that arrests the formation of pus. [pyo- + G. statikos, causing to stand]

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pyo·stat·ic (pi″o-statґik) [pyo- + -static] 1. stopping or hindering the process of suppuration; called also antipyogenic. 2. an agent that has this effect.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • antipyogenic — Preventing suppuration. [anti + G. pyon, pus, + gen, production] * * * an·ti·pyo·gen·ic (an″te ) (an″ti pi″o jenґik) [anti + pyogenic] pyostatic …   Medical dictionary

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