biostatic
That inhibits the growth or multiplication of an organism, especially of a microorganismThat inhibits the growth or multiplication of an organism, especially of a microorganism.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)That inhibits the growth or multiplication of an organism, especially of a microorganism.
(not comparable)Relating to biostasis
Origin
From bio- + -static.From bio- + -static.
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedmicrobiostatic