Asporogenic

/ˌæspɔːrəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adjective

Definition

In microbiology, describing an organism or condition that does not produce or form spores; unable to generate reproductive spores.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'spora' (spore) + '-genic' (suffix meaning 'producing or generating'). The '-genic' suffix comes from Greek 'genesis' (origin, generation).

Kelly Says

Some bacteria are naturally 'asporogenic'—they've lost the ability to form protective spores, which means they're tougher to kill with certain sterilization methods, which is actually a problem in hospitals.

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