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anabiosis
CIDE DICTIONARY
anabiosis, n.
suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
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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