gnotobiosis
(ˌnəʊtəʊbaɪˈəʊsɪs) n (Biology) the state of being gnotobiotic
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gno•to•bi•o•sis
(ˌnoʊ toʊ baɪˈoʊ sɪs) also gno•to•bi•ot•ics
(-ˈɒt ɪks)
n. the study of organisms or conditions that are free of germs or contaminants or to which a known germ or contaminant has been introduced for purposes of study.
[1945–50; < Greek
gnōt(ós) known, v. adj. of gignṓskein to
know +
-o- +
-biosis]
gno`to•bi•ot′ic, adj.
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