eugonic

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /juːˈɡɒn.ɪk/
    Rhymes: -ɒnɪk

Adjective

eugonic

  1. (biology, of bacterial growth) rapid and luxuriant
    Antonym: dysgonic
    • 1939, Tubercle: The Journal of the British Tuberculosis Association:
      The eugonic cultures generally appeared first on glycerinated media, whereas the dysgonic favoured media with wax.

Usage notes

  • Seems to be used only with tissue cultures of human tubercle bacillus.
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