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English
Etymology
From auxo- + -troph.
Noun
auxotroph (plural auxotrophs)
- 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):
- Hyphenation: au‧xo‧troph
Adjective
auxotroph (strong nominative masculine singular auxotropher, not comparable)
- auxotrophic
Declension
Positive forms of auxotroph (uncomparable)
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