eugonic

English

Pronunciation

• 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.