<biology> Producing decomposition, as diseases which are supposed to be accompanied or caused by decomposition. ... Origin: Gr. To rot + origin. ... (22 Aug 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Pyth`o·cen'ic adjective [ Greek ... to rot + ... origin.] Producing decomposition, as diseases which are supposed to be accompanied or caused by decomposition. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/206