Denoting the ability to undertake anabolism or to obtain nourishment from varied sources, i.e., both nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter. ... Origin: meta-+ G. Trophe, nourishment ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(met″ә-tro´fik) utilizing organic matter for food.
Type: Term Pronunciation: met′ă-trof′ik Definitions: 1. Denoting the ability to undertake anabolism or to obtain nourishment from varied sources, both nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter.
metatrophic Denoting the ability to undertake anabolism or to obtain nourishment from varied sources, i.e., both nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter.