metatrophic

metatrophic definition - medical

met·a·troph·ic (mĕtˌə-trŏfˈĭk, -trōˈfĭk)

adjective
  1. Of or relating to the ability to undertake anabolism.
  2. Of or relating to the ability to obtain nourishment from varied sources, as from nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter.

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