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anaerobic /an·aer·o·bic/ (an″ah-ro´bik)

1. lacking molecular oxygen.

2. growing, living, or occurring in the absence of molecular oxygen; pertaining to an anaerobe.

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an·aer·o·bic (n-rbk, -â-rbk)

adj.

1. Relating to or being an anaerobe.

2. Living without oxygen.

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Anaerobic

Referring to an organism that can live in the absence of air or oxygen. About two-thirds of animal bites are found to contain anaerobic disease-producing organisms.

Mentioned in: Anaerobic Infections, Animal Bite Infections, Gangrene

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anaerobic

[an′ərō′bik]

pertaining to the absence of air or oxygen.

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anaerobic

the absence of air.

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anaerobic bacteria

see anaerobe.

anaerobic effluent treatment

is usually conducted in deep ponds where air does not penetrate. A fully contained system is also available.

anaerobic exercise

exercise at high work intensity during which the needs of muscle metabolism for oxygen exceeds the capacity of the circulation to supply it and an oxygen debt is incurred.

anaerobic infection

one caused by aerobic organisms.

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Anaerobic 

Ability to sustain life in an atmosphere devoid of oxygen. See aerobic.