PYAEMIA
Py*æ"mi*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: A form of blood poisoning produced by the absorption into the blood of morbid matters usually originating in a wound or local inflammation. It is characterized by the development of multiple abscesses throughout the body, and is attended with irregularly recurring chills, fever, profuse sweating, and exhaustion.
PYAEMIC
Py*æ"mic, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to pyæmia; of the nature of pyæmia.
PYCNASPIDEAN
Pyc`nas*pid"e*an, a. Etym: [Gr. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having the posterior side of the tarsus covered with small irregular scales; — said of certain birds.
PYCNIDIUM
Pyc*nid"i*um, n.; pl. Pycnidia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Bot.)
Defn: In certain fungi, a flask-shaped cavity from the surface of the inner walls of which spores are produced.
PYCNITE
Pyc"nite, n. Etym: [Gr. (Min.)
Defn: A massive subcolumnar variety of topaz.