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aerotolerant /aero·tol·er·ant/ (-tol´er-ant) surviving and growing in small amounts of air; said of anaerobic microorganisms. aerotolerant surviving and growing in air; said of anaerobic microorganisms. aerotolerant adjective Referring to the ability to survive in the presence of O2, as in facultative anaerobes, which don't require O2 for survival, but are not harmed by its presence How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Most of these infections are polymicrobial and include mixed
aerobic and anaerobic organisms. Therefore, there must be different
mechanisms for anaerobic organisms. Primary bacteremia caused by anaerobic organisms accounts for [is
less than] 5% of septicemia in cancer patients (3). |
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