axenic
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adjective \(ˌ)ā-ˈze-nik, -ˈzē-\Definition of AXENIC
: free from other living organisms
— axe·ni·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Origin of AXENIC
2a- + Greek xenos strange
First Known Use: 1942
axe·nic
adjective \(ˈ)ā-ˈzen-ik, -ˈzēn-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of AXENIC
: free from other living organisms <an axenic culture of bacteria>
—axe·ni·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb
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