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aerobe Definition

aer·obe (er′ōb′)

noun

a microorganism that can live and grow only where free oxygen is present

Etymology: < aero- + Gr bios, life

aerobe Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Other common causative organisms include other Gram-negative aerobes, Streptococcus spp. and anaerobes.

Adjective modifier

  • obligate: All species in this genus are Gram-positive, obligate aerobes.
  • Gram-negative: Other common causative organisms include other Gram-negative aerobes, Streptococcus spp. and anaerobes.