pythogenic

pythogenic
pythogenesis, n.
/puy'theuh jen"ik, pith'euh-/, adj.
originating from filth or putrescence.
Also, pythogenous /puy thoj"euh neuhs, pi-/.
[1860-65; < Gk pýth(ein) to rot + -O- + -GENIC]

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