Definition of Mixotrophy

1. Noun. (biology) The derivation of metabolic energy from a combination of photosynthesis and an external energy source ¹

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Medical Definition of Mixotrophy

1. The property of certain microorganisms that can assimilate organic compounds as carbon sources but not as energy sources. Origin: G. Mixis, mixture, fr. Mignumi, to mix, + trophe, nourishment (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mixotrophy

mixologist
mixologists
mixology
mixolydian
mixoploid
mixoploids
mixoploidy
mixoscopia
mixoscopias
mixotope
mixotroph
mixotrophic
mixotrophically
mixotrophs
mixotrophy (current term)
mixt
mixtape
mixtapes
mixtion
mixtions
mixtly
mixture
mixture of acetonitrile and trifluoroacetic acid
mixtures
mixup
mixups
mixy
mixy-matchy
miz

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