gnotobiont en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈnəʊtəˈbaɪɒnt/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek γνωτός (gnōtós, “known”) + English -biont.
Meanings
- Any laboratory animal having a specified and completely known microflora and microfauna.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gnotobionts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
gnotobiota · gnotobiotic · gnotobiotics
Synonyms
gnotobiote · gnotobiotic animal
Translations (1)
fi gnotobiootti (laboratory animal)