Neutrophile
Neutrophile
Neutrophile (pronounced: noo-troh-fahyl) is a term used in the field of Microbiology and Medicine to describe an organism that thrives in neutral pH environments, typically between pH 6.5 and 7.5. The term is derived from the Greek words 'neutros' meaning 'neither' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Etymology
The term 'Neutrophile' is derived from two Greek words. 'Neutros' which means 'neither' and 'philos' which means 'loving'. This is in reference to the neutral pH environment in which these organisms thrive.
Related Terms
- Acidophile: An organism that thrives in acidic environments, typically with a pH of 2.0 or below.
- Alkaliphile: An organism that thrives in alkaline or basic environments, typically with a pH of 9.0 or above.
- Halophile: An organism that thrives in environments with high salt concentrations.
- Thermophile: An organism that thrives at relatively high temperatures, between 45 and 122 degrees Celsius.
- Psychrophile: An organism that thrives at relatively low temperatures, below 20 degrees Celsius.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neutrophile
- Wikipedia's article - Neutrophile
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