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Definition of Facultative

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Facultative: 1. In general, not obligatory but rather capable of adapting to different conditions.
2. In bacteriology, bacteria that can grow under either aerobic or anaerobic circumstances (with or without oxygen).