Definition of Auxotroph

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

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Definition of Auxotroph

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Auxotroph

1. Mutant that differs from the wild type in requiring a nutritional supplement for growth. A deficiency mutant. (02 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Auxotroph

auxo-
auxocardia
auxochrome
auxochromes
auxodrome
auxoflore
auxogluc
auxologic
auxology
auxospore
auxospores
auxosporulation
auxostat
auxotonic
auxotox
auxotroph (current term)
auxotrophic
auxotrophic mutant
auxotrophic strains
auxotrophies
auxotrophism
auxotrophisms
auxotrophs
auxotrophy
auxotyping
av-gas
ava
avadavat
avadavats
avail

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