the study of organisms raised in germ-free conditions: often a specific microorganism is also introduced
Origin of gnotobiotics
from Classical Greek gn?tos, known ( from gign?skein, know) + -biot(ic) + -icsgnotobiotics
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gnotobiotics
noun
used with a sing. verbThe 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 of gnotobiotics
Greek gnōtos known ; see gnō- in Indo-European roots. biotics study of living organismsRelated Forms:
- gno′to·bi·ot′ic
adjective
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Noun
- The science involved with maintaining a microbiologically controlled environment.
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gnotobiotics - Medical Definition
n. 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.
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- gno′to·bi·ot′ic
adj.
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