gnotobiont

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνωτός (gnōtós, “known”) +‎ -biont.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnəʊtəˈbaɪɒnt/

Noun

gnotobiont (plural gnotobionts)

  1. (biology) Any laboratory animal having a specified and completely known microflora and microfauna.

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