Endobiotic

/ˌɛndoʊbaɪˈɑtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Describing organisms or processes that occur within a living organism, especially parasites or microorganisms that live inside a host body.

Etymology

From Greek 'endo-' (within) + 'bios' (life). This biological term describes life that exists inside other life, reflecting 19th-century naturalists' focus on internal parasites and symbiotic relationships.

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Your gut bacteria are endobiotic—they're living their entire lives inside you, and scientists discovered that these internal organisms shape everything from your digestion to your moods.

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