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Organotrophic

Orˊga-no-troph′ic

,
Adj.
[
Organo-
+ Gr. [GREEK] to nourish.]
(Biol.)
Relating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or parts.

Definition 2024


organotrophic

organotrophic

English

Adjective

organotrophic (not comparable)

  1. (biology) Relating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or parts
  2. (biology) (of bacteria) That can obtain metabolic energy from the oxidation of organic compounds

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