dictionary help| microaerophil | medical dictionary |
1. An aerobic bacterium that requires oxygen, but less than is present in the air, and grows best under modified atmospheric conditions.
2. Relating to such an organism.
Synonyms: microaerophilic, microaerophilous.
Origin: micro-+ G. Aer, air, + philos, fond
(05 Mar 2000)
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