gnotobiote

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/ˈnəʊtəˈbaɪoʊt/

A form of gnotobiont — Any laboratory animal having a specified and completely known microflora and microfauna.

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Meanings

noungnotobiote (plural gnotobiotes)

plural gnotobiotes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of gnotobiont.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
gnotobiont

Origin

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

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APA

gnotobiote. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnotobiote

MLA

“gnotobiote.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnotobiote. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gnotobiote,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gnotobiote.

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