anaerobiosis
|an-aer-o-bi-o-sis|
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/ˌænˌɛəroʊbaɪˈoʊsɪs/
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/ˌænˌɪərəʊbaɪˈəʊsɪs/
life without oxygen
Etymology
'anaerobiosis' originates from New Latin, specifically the combination of the prefix 'an-' meaning 'without', 'aero-' meaning 'air', and 'biosis' meaning 'mode of life'.
'anaerobiosis' was formed in the late 19th century from scientific Latin roots to describe life processes occurring without oxygen, and has remained in scientific use.
Initially, it meant 'life without air (oxygen)', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
life or metabolic activity in the absence of oxygen.
Certain bacteria can survive through anaerobiosis in oxygen-free environments.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 20:06