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dis·​so·​ciant | \ dis-ˈō-s(h)ē-ənt How to pronounce dissociant (audio) , -ˈō-shənt How to pronounce dissociant (audio) \

Medical Definition of dissociant

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of microorganisms
: mutant

dissociant

noun

Medical Definition of dissociant (Entry 2 of 2)

: a dissociant strain or individual

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“Dissociant.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dissociant. Accessed 19 Sep. 2021.

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