Condition
Anaerobic
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 24 April 20051 min read
Key points
- For example, anaerobic bacteria are able to survive and grow in environments that have no oxygen.
- Anaerobic exercise, such as weight lifting, does not require heavy breathing because it relies on energy sources other than oxygen.
Definition
Anaerobic means "without oxygen." For example, anaerobic bacteria are able to survive and grow in environments that have no oxygen. Anaerobic exercise, such as weight lifting, does not require heavy breathing because it relies on energy sources other than oxygen.
Anaerobic is the opposite of aerobic.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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