gnotobiont
gnotobiont · gnotobionts
Any laboratory animal having a specified and completely known microflora and microfaunaAny laboratory animal having a specified and completely known microflora and microfauna.
/ˈnəʊtəˈbaɪɒnt/
Meaning
1 sensesAny laboratory animal having a specified and completely known microflora and microfauna.
Origin
From Ancient Greek γνωτός (gnōtós, “known”) + English -biont.From Ancient Greek γνωτός (gnōtós, “known”) + English -biont.
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Forms
plural: gnotobionts| Singular | gnotobiont |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsgnotobiotegnotobiotic animal