English

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Etymology

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From auxo- +‎ -troph.

Noun

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auxotroph (plural auxotrophs)

  1. Any microorganism that has lost the ability to synthesize an organic compound required for its growth, usually as a result of mutation

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˌaʊ̯ksoˈtʁoːf]
  • Hyphenation: au‧xo‧troph
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Adjective

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auxotroph (strong nominative masculine singular auxotropher, not comparable)

  1. auxotrophic

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