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poorly

1. In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort; as, to live poorly.

2. With little or no success; indifferently; with little profit or advantage; as, to do poorly in business.

3. Meanly; without spirit. Nor is their courage or their wealth so low, That from his wars they poorly would retire. (Dryden)

4. Without skill or merit; as, he performs poorly. Poorly off, not well off; not rich.


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Re: Anaerobic bacteria in wounds

makes sense....basically: wounds become poorly oxygenated environments thanks for the replies

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Mon Mar 23, 2009 3:15 pm
 
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