axenic
[ ey-zen-ik, ey-zee-nik ]
adjectiveBiology.
(of an experimental animal) raised under sterile conditions; germfree.
(of a laboratory culture) uncontaminated.
Origin of axenic
1Other words from axenic
- a·xen·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for axenic
axenic
/ (eɪˈziːnɪk) /
adjective
(of a biological culture or culture medium) free from other microorganisms; uncontaminated
Origin of axenic
1C20: see a- 1, xeno-, -ic
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