What is the meaning of axenic?

adjective

  • Of experimental animals. ( raised under sterile conditions)
    • usage: "axenic conditions"; "germfree animals"
  • Used of cultures of microorganisms. ( completely free from other organisms)
    • usage: "an axenic culture"
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