Medical term:
metatrophic
metatrophic
[met″ah-trof´ik]utilizing organic matter for food.
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met·a·troph·ic
(met'ă-trof'ik),Denoting the ability to undertake anabolism or to obtain nourishment from varied sources, that is, both nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter.
[meta- + G. trophē, nourishment]
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met·a·troph·ic
(met'ă-trō'fik)Denoting the ability to undertake anabolism or to obtain nourishment from varied sources, i.e., both nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter.
[meta- + G. trophē, nourishment]
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