anaerobe

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Pronunciation

/ˈænəˌroʊb/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

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

Etymology

Greek, from āer & mīkro & bíos

anaerobe
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014