an|aer|o|bic

an|aer|o|bic
an|aer|o|bic «AN ayr OH bihk», adjective.
1. living, growing, or taking place, where there is no free oxygen. Some anaerobic bacteria get their oxygen from the matter released during fermentation which takes place in the absence of free oxygen. »

One important reason for the common practice of keeping wounds open and of using cotton or other loose materials for dressings is that air is admitted, thus suppressing the growth of anaerobic bacteria such as those that cause tetanus (Fred W. Emerson).

2. having to do with or caused by anaerobes or by the absence of free oxygen. Also, anerobic.
–an´aer|o´bi|cal|ly, adverb.

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