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anabiosis

Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

anabiosis(n = noun.state) - suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns;

Derived form adjective anabiotic₁

anabiosis, n.

suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns. [WordNet 1.5]

anabiosis, n. (pl. anabioses) revival after apparent death.

Derivative

anabiotic adj.

Etymology

med.L f. Gk anabiosis f. anabioo return to life

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