holophytic
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ho·lo·phyt·ic

adjective \-ˈfi-tik\

Definition of HOLOPHYTIC

: obtaining food after the manner of a green plant by photosynthetic activity

First Known Use of HOLOPHYTIC

1885

ho·lo·phyt·ic

adjective \-ˈfit-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of HOLOPHYTIC

: obtaining food after the manner of a green plant : photoautotrophic <holophytic protozoans>—compare holozoic

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