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—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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