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Definition of Anaerobe
1. Noun. An organism (especially a bacterium) that does not require air or free oxygen to live.
Generic synonyms: Being, Organism
Specialized synonyms: Obligate Anaerobe
Derivative terms: Anaerobiotic
Specialized synonyms: Obligate Anaerobe
Derivative terms: Anaerobiotic
Definition of Anaerobe
1. an organism that does not require oxygen to live [n -S]
Medical Definition of Anaerobe
1. A microorganism that either does not require oxygen or actually cannotlive in the presence of oyxgen. (09 Oct 1997)