necrophilous

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necrophilous /ne·croph·i·lous/ (nĕ-krof´ĭ-lus) necrophilic.

ne·croph·i·lous (n

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adj.

Having a preference for dead tissue. Used of certain bacteria.

necrophilic [nek″ro-fil´ik]

1. pertaining to necrophilia.

2. showing a preference for dead tissue; said of certain microorganisms.

necrophilous

showing a preference for dead tissue; said of microorganisms.

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