bacteriostasis.
A phase in which microbial organisms are prevented from undergoing further cell growth, without being actually killed.
Meaning & usage
A phase in which microbial organisms are prevented from undergoing further cell growth, without being actually killed.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Ancient Greek βακτήριον (baktḗrion)bor. New Latin bactērium Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- English bacterio- English stasis English bacteriostasis From bacterio- + stasis.
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