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Definition of microbiotic

microbiotic

/ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.baɪˈɑː.tɪk/
mi · cro · bi · ot · ic

Adverb:microbiotically
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1

Relating to or involving microorganisms and their biological processes.

Example

"The arid desert topsoil is held together by a fragile microbiotic crust consisting of cyanobacteria, lichens, and mosses."


2

Pertaining to the naturally occurring community of flora and fauna within a very specific, small-scale microscopic habitat or biome.

Example

"Researchers are investigating the microbiotic balance of the human digestive tract to better understand overall metabolic health."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'micro-' (Greek 'mikros' meaning small) combined with 'biotic' (from Greek 'biotikos' meaning pertaining to life).

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