microaerophile

noun

mi·​cro·​aero·​phile -ˈar-ə-ˌfīl, -ˈer- How to pronounce microaerophile (audio)
: an organism requiring very little free oxygen

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“Microaerophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/microaerophile. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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