organotrophic
Relating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or partsRelating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or parts
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Relating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or parts
(not comparable)(of bacteria) That can obtain metabolic energy from the oxidation of organic compounds
Origin
From organo- + -trophic.From organo- + -trophic.
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