obligate anaerobe

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Pronunciation

/ˈɒblɪgɪt ˈænəˌroʊb/

Part of Speech

noun

Definition

a type of anaerobe which can only (must) grow in the absence of oxygen.

Etymology

Middle English, from obligat. Greek, from an, āer & bíos

obligate anaerobe
Accepted term: 30-Mar-2015