gnotobiont

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γνωτός (gnōtós, “known”) +‎ -biont.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnəʊtəbaɪˌɒnt/

Noun

gnotobiont (plural gnotobionts)

1. (biology) Any laboratory animal having a specified and completely known microflora and microfauna.

Synonyms

• gnotobiote
• gnotobiotic animal

Related terms

• gnotobiota
• gnotobiotic

Translations

laboratory animal

• Finnish: gnotobiootti