(sē'nō-sīt), A facultative commensal organism; one that can sustain itself apart from its usual host. [G. koinos, common, + sitos, food]
cen·o·site
(sē'nō-sīt) A facultative commensal organism that can sustain itself apart from its usual host. Synonym(s): coinosite. [G. koinos, common, + sitos, food]