gno|to|bi|ot|ics

gno|to|bi|ot|ics
gno|to|bi|ot|ics «NOH toh by OT ihks», noun.
the study of organisms or conditions that are either free of germs or associated only with known germs: »

Gnotobiotics includes the study of both “germ-free” animals and animals whose microbial flora can be completely specified. (New Scientist).


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