anabiotic

an·a·bi·o·sis

A0274100 (ăn′ə-bī-ō′sĭs)n.1. A restoring to life from a deathlike condition; resuscitation.2. A state of suspended animation, especially one in which certain aquatic invertebrates are able to survive long periods of drought.

[Greek anabiōsis, from anabioun, to return to life : ana-, ana- + bioun, to live (from bios, life; see g^wei- in Indo-European roots).]

an′a·bi·ot′ic (-ŏt′ĭk) adj.

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Adj.

anabiotic - of or related to the state of anabiosis

anabiotic

an·a·bi·ot·ic

(an'ă-bī-ot'ik), Do not confuse this word with antibiotic.1. Resuscitating or restorative. 2. A revivifying remedy; a powerful stimulant. [ana- + G. bios, life]

anabiotic

adjective Referring or pertaining to anabiosis.

noun An agent that effects anabiosis.

an·a·bi·ot·ic

(an'ă-bī-ot'ik) Do not confuse this word with antibiotic.1. Resuscitating or restorative. 2. A revivifying remedy; a powerful stimulant. [ana- + G. bios, life]

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