probiosis

probiosis definition - medical

pro·bi·o·sis (prōˌbī-ōˈsĭs)

noun
An association of two organisms that enhances the life processes of both.

Related Forms:

  • proˌbi·otˈic (-bī-ŏtˈĭk) adjective

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