Definition of Symbiosis

sym·bi·o·sis

ˌsimbīˈōsəs,ˌsimbēˈōsəs/

noun

BIOLOGY

1. interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.

   • a mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.

     plural noun: symbioses

     "a perfect mother and daughter symbiosis"

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