axenic

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Pronunciation

/eɪˈzɛnɪk/

Part of Speech

adjective

Definition

pertaining to cells of a single species. For example a axenic culture would be a pure, uncontaminated culture of a single species or strain.

Etymology

Greek, from a-  xenikós

axenic
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014