NECROBIOTIC

Etymology

Adjective

necrobiotic (not comparable)

Relating to necrobiosis

Source: Wiktionary


Nec`ro*bi*ot"ic, a. (Biol. & Med.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to necrobiosis; as, a necrobiotic metamorphosis.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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