holozoic

adjective

ho·​lo·​zo·​ic ˌhō-lə-ˈzō-ik How to pronounce holozoic (audio)
ˌhä-
: characterized by food procurement after the manner of most animals by the ingestion of complex organic matter
holozoic nutrition

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of holozoic was in 1885

Dictionary Entries Near holozoic

Cite this Entry

“Holozoic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holozoic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

holozoic

adjective
ho·​lo·​zo·​ic ˌhō-lə-ˈzō-ik How to pronounce holozoic (audio) ˌhäl-ə- How to pronounce holozoic (audio)
: characterized by food procurement after the manner of most animals by the ingestion of complex organic matter
holozoic nutrition
holozoic herbivores and carnivores
compare holophytic
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