ANTIBIOSIS
\ˌantɪbˌa͡ɪə͡ʊsˈɪs], \ˌantɪbˌaɪəʊsˈɪs], \ˌa_n_t_ɪ_b_ˌaɪ_əʊ_s_ˈɪ_s]\
Definitions of ANTIBIOSIS
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
- 1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
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an association between organisms that is harmful to one of them or between organisms and a metabolic product of another
By Princeton University
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A property of microorganisms which enables one microorganism to kill, injure, or inhibit the growth of a different microorganism.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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[Greek] Antagonistic association of organisms, as by production of harmful compounds.
By J.H. Kenneth
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