metatrophic

metatrophic
Denoting the ability to undertake anabolism or to obtain nourishment from varied sources, i.e., both nitrogenous and carbonaceous organic matter. [meta- + G. trophe, nourishment]

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meta·tro·phic .met-ə-'trōf-ik, -'träf- adj requiring complex organic sources of carbon and nitrogen for metabolic synthesis: HETEROTROPHIC

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meta·tro·phic (met″ə-troґfik) utilizing organic matter for food. Cf. paratrophic.

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  • paratrophic — Deriving sustenance from living organic material. SEE ALSO: metatrophic, prototrophic. [para + G. trophe, nourishment] * * * para·tro·phic .par ə trō fik, träf ik adj deriving nourishment parasitically from other organisms <paratrophic… …   Medical dictionary

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