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(nō′tō bī ät′iks)

noun

the study of organisms raised in germ-free conditions: often a specific microorganism is also introduced

Related Forms:

gnotobiotic adjective

See gnotobiotics in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun (used with a sing. verb)

The study of organisms or environmental conditions that have been rendered free of bacteria or contaminants or into which a known microorganism or contaminant has been introduced for research purposes.

Origin:

Origin: Greek gnōtos, known; see gnō- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + biotics, study of living organisms

Related Forms:

gnoˌto·bi·otˈic adjective

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