aerobe

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Pronunciation

/ˈɛəroʊb/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

an organism which has the ability to grow in the presence of oxygen. Organisms which, in nature, normally grow in or can only grow in aerobic habitats.

Etymology

Greek, from āer & mīkro & bíos

aerobe
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014