eugonic

eu·gon·ic

[yoo-gon-ik]
adjective Bacteriology.
thriving on artificial media, as certain bacteria ( opposed to dysgonic ).

Origin:
eu- + gon(o)- + -ic

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eugonic eu·gon·ic (y&oomacr;-gŏn'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to rapid and relatively luxuriant growth of a bacterial culture, especially that of the tubercle bacillus.

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