#microbiology terms

• Amoeba — A neologic and academic graphical variant for 'amibă'; a microscopic unicellular organism from the protozoan phylum, lacking a rigid cell membrane, characterized by its constantly changing body shape. It moves and captures food (bacteria or other microorganisms) by means of temporary protoplasmic extensions called pseudopods.
• Autosterile — Possessing the property to maintain sterility or autonomously destroy microorganisms, bacteria, or viruses that come into contact with its surface, without requiring the subsequent application of chemical disinfectants or external heat treatments. It is used in medical technology to describe specialized packaging, treated surgical instruments, or smart synthetic materials with intrinsic antimicrobial action.
• Azotobacter — A genus of aerobic, motile, oval or spherical bacteria that live freely in the soil and possess the remarkable capacity to fix molecular atmospheric nitrogen directly into organic compounds assimilable by plants, without establishing a symbiotic relationship with their roots; it is widely used in bio-agriculture as a biofertilizer to stimulate soil fertility.