gnotobiology


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gno·to·bi·ol·o·gy

(nō'tō-bī-ol'ŏ-jē),
The study of animals in the absence of contaminating microorganisms; that is, of "germ-free" animals.
[G. gnotos, known, + bios, life, + logos, study]

gno·to·bi·ol·o·gy

(nō'tō-bī-ol'ŏ-jē)
The study of animals in the absence of contaminating microorganisms; i.e., of "germ-free" animals.
[G. gnotos, known, + bios, life, + logos, study]
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Gnotobiotic pigs in germ-free facilities have been used in gnotobiology for a relatively short time period, and management of gnotobiotic pigs in such facilities require additional investigation.
Comparison of rectal and infrared thermometry for obtaining body temperature of gnotobiotic piglets in conventional portable germ free facility
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