1. An aerobic bacterium that requires oxygen, but less than is present in the air, and grows best under modified atmospheric conditions. ... 2. Relating to such an organism. ... Synonym: microaerophilic, microaerophilous. ... Origin: micro-+ G. Aer, air, + philos, fond ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: mī′krō-ār′ō-fil, -fīl Definitions: 1. An aerobic bacterium that requires oxygen, but less than is present in the air, and grows best under modified atmospheric conditions. 2. Relating to such an organism. Synonyms: microaerophilic, microaerophilous
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microaerophil An anaerobe that can tolerate or requires a low oxygen tension.
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