organotrophic

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English

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Etymology

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From organo- +‎ -trophic.

Adjective

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organotrophic (not comparable)

  1. (biology) Relating to the creation, organization, and nutrition of living organs or parts
  2. (biology) (of bacteria) That can obtain metabolic energy from the oxidation of organic compounds

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