endomictic

/ɛndəˈmɪktɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having an endosymbiont, especially one that lives within a cell.

“The scientist studied the endomictic bacteria that lived inside the plant cells.”

2. noun

A cell or organism that contains an endosymbiont.

“The endomictic cells were analyzed to understand their relationship with the host cell.”

Synonyms

  • inhabiting
  • symbiotic

Antonyms

  • autotrophic
  • free-living