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pyoderma
This term is a technical medical descriptor used primarily in dermatology and veterinary medicine. It describes a broad category of skin infections rather than a single specific disease, encompassing various conditions where pus accumulates in the dermis or epidermis.
Because it refers to a pathological state or a clinical diagnosis, it is treated as an uncountable noun in medical reporting. Practitioners typically refer to "cases of pyoderma" or "the presence of pyoderma" rather than using a plural form.
Meanings
Examples
The patient presented with a severe case of pyoderma on his lower limbs.
Is this pyoderma contagious to other people in the house?
The dermatologist noted that the pyoderma was caused by a staphylococcal infection.
I wonder if this rash is actually pyoderma or just a simple allergic reaction.
Topical antibiotics are often the first line of treatment for mild pyoderma.
The skin lesion showed clear signs of pyoderma with purulent discharge.
We must ensure the wound is cleaned properly to prevent the development of pyoderma.