gnotobiotics

/ ˌnəʊtəʊbaɪˈɒtɪks /

noun

1. functioning as singular the study of organisms living in germ-free conditions or when inoculated with known microorganisms

Derived Forms

• ˌgnotobiˈotic, adjective
• ˌgnotobiˈotically, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of gnotobiotics¹

C20: from Greek, from gnōtos, from gignōskein to know + bios known life