necrophilous
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necrophilic
[nek″ro-fil´ik]1. pertaining to necrophilia.
2. showing a preference for dead tissue; said of certain microorganisms.
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ne·croph·i·lous
(nĕ-krof'i-lŭs),Having a preference for dead tissue; denoting certain bacteria.
Synonym(s): necrophagous (2)
[necro- + G. philos, fond]
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ne·croph·i·lous
(nĕ-krof'i-lŭs)Having a preference for dead tissue; denoting certain bacteria.
Synonym(s): necrophagous (2) .
Synonym(s): necrophagous (2) .
[necro- + G. philos, fond]
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