axenic
Containing only a single species of microorganismContaining only a single species of microorganism.
/eɪˈzɛnɪk/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Containing only a single species of microorganism.
Near-synonyms: monocultural, monocultured
This species has resisted all attempts at axenic culture.
(not comparable)Isolated from organisms of any other species.
Near-synonyms: isolated, sequestered
(used of cultures of microorganisms) completely free from other organisms
Origin
From a- + xenic.From a- + xenic.
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