eugonic

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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[edit]

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