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Definition of Acidophil
1. Noun. An organism that thrives in a relatively acid environment.
Exact synonyms: Acidophile
Generic synonyms: Bacteria, Bacterium
Derivative terms: Acidophilic, Acidophilic
Generic synonyms: Bacteria, Bacterium
Derivative terms: Acidophilic, Acidophilic
Definition of Acidophil
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Medical Definition of Acidophil
1. 1. One of the acid-staining cells of the anterior pituitary. 2. A microorganism that grows well in a highly acid media. Synonym: acidophilic. Origin: acid + G. Philos, fond (05 Mar 2000)