heterotroph
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛt(ə)rə(ʊ)trəʊf, -ˈtrɒf/
Definition of heterotroph
noun
Biology- an organism deriving its nutritional requirements from complex organic substances. Compare with autotroph.
Origin:
early 20th century: from hetero- 'other' + Greek trophos 'feeder'