"auxotrophic" meaning in English

See auxotrophic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more auxotrophic [comparative], most auxotrophic [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} auxotrophic (comparative more auxotrophic, superlative most auxotrophic)
  1. (biology) Describing a strain of organism that requires a specific metabolic substance that the parent organism was able to synthesize by itself Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: auxotroph, auxotrophy
    Sense id: en-auxotrophic-en-adj-6L9Ptw41 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

Alternative forms

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