bacteroidaceae

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a slide of Bacteroidaceae under a microscope.

Definition

Noun: * A family of bacteria that typically live in the alimentary canal or on the mucous surfaces of warm-blooded animals. These bacteria are sometimes associated with acute infective processes.

Usage

• The term "Bacteroidaceae" is a scientific, taxonomic name used in microbiology and medicine. It refers to a specific family within the domain Bacteria.
• It is used in contexts discussing gut flora, human microbiota, and certain types of infections.

Examples

• In a scientific paper: "The composition of the family in the gut microbiome was significantly altered by the antibiotic treatment."
• In a medical textbook: "Infections caused by members of the family often require specific antibiotic regimens."

Advanced Usage

• In clinical settings, bacteria from this family are often discussed as part of the "Bacteroides fragilis group," which are common anaerobic pathogens.
• Research into the human microbiome frequently quantifies the relative abundance of compared to other bacterial families like Lachnospiraceae or Ruminococcaceae.

Variants and Related Words

• Bacteroides (noun): A major genus within the family Bacteroidaceae. This is the form most commonly encountered in non-taxonomic medical and scientific writing.
  • Example: "Bacteroides species are predominant anaerobic bacteria in the human colon."
• Bacteroidal (adjective): Relating to or resembling bacteria of this family.
• Bacteroid (noun): Can refer to a rod-shaped bacterium, especially one of the genus .

Synonyms

• There are no direct common-language synonyms for this taxonomic family name. In general medical contexts, it may be loosely grouped under:
  • Anaerobic gram-negative rods
  • Gut microbiota (when referring to their non-pathogenic, commensal role)

Notes on Different Meanings

• The primary and only meaning of "Bacteroidaceae" is as a taxonomic family name in bacteriology. It does not have figurative or everyday meanings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. family of bacteria living usually in the alimentary canal or on mucous surfaces of warm-blooded animals; sometimes associated with acute infective processes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Bacteroidaceae
• family Bacteroidaceae