symbiosis (redirected from Symbiotic Relationships)

symbiosis /sym·bi·o·sis/ (sim?bi-o´sis) pl. symbio´ses   [Gr.]

1. in parasitology, the close association of two dissimilar organisms, classified as mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, amensalism, or synnecrosis, depending on the advantage or disadvantage derived from the relationship.

2. in psychiatry, a mutually reinforcing relationship between persons who are dependent on each other; a normal characteristic of the relationship between mother and infant.

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sym·bi·o·sis (smb-ss, -b-)

n. pl. sym·bi·o·ses (-sz)

1. A close, prolonged association between two or more different organisms of different species that may, but does not necessarily, benefit each member.

2. A relationship of mutual benefit or dependence.

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symbiosis

the biological association of two individuals or populations of different species, classified as mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, amensalism or synnecrosis, depending on the advantage or disadvantage derived from the relationship.