eugonic

eugonic [yoo-gon-ik] Word Origin adjective Bacteriology.

1. thriving on artificial media, as certain bacteria (opposed to dysgonic).

Origin of eugonic eu- + gon(o)- + -ic eugonic in Medicine eugonic [yōō-gŏn′ĭk] adj.

1. Relating to rapid and relatively luxuriant growth of a bacterial culture, especially that of the tubercle bacillus.