gnotobiology


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gnotobiology

[¦nō·dō·bī′äl·ə·jē]
(biology)
That branch of biology dealing with known living forms; the study of higher organisms in the absence of all demonstrable, viable microorganisms except those known to be present.
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Germ free facilities have been used in gnotobiology for a relatively short time period.
Gnotobiotic pigs in germ-free facilities have been used in gnotobiology for a relatively short time period, and management of gnotobiotic pigs in such facilities require additional investigation.
Comparison of rectal and infrared thermometry for obtaining body temperature of gnotobiotic piglets in conventional portable germ free facility

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