auxotroph

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

auxo- +‎ -troph

Noun

auxotroph (plural auxotrophs)

  1. Any microorganism that has lost the ability to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, usually as a result of mutation

Derived terms

German

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˌaʊ̯ksoˈtʁoːf]
  • Hyphenation: au‧xo‧troph
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Adjective

auxotroph (strong nominative masculine singular auxotropher, not comparable)

  1. auxotrophic

Declension

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