anaerobiosis

/ˌænɪˌroʊboʊˈsɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition or process in which living organisms, especially bacteria, survive and grow without the presence of oxygen

“The lab is studying anaerobiosis in microorganisms to develop new treatments for infections.”

Synonyms

  • anoxia
  • oxygen deprivation

Antonyms

  • aerobiosis
  • oxygenation