psychrophilic
/ (ˌsaɪkrəʊˈfɪlɪk) /
adjective
(esp of bacteria) showing optimum growth at low temperatures
Words nearby psychrophilic
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psychrophore,
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psyllid,
psyllid yellows
Medical definitions for psychrophilic
psychrophilic
[ sī′krō-fĭl′ĭk ]
adj.
Thriving at relatively low temperatures. Used of certain bacteria.