corynebacterium diphtheriae

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corynebacterium diphtheriae

A scientist examines a slide of Corynebacterium diphtheriae under a microscope.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A species of bacterium that causes diphtheria: Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a pathogenic bacterium responsible for the infectious disease diphtheria. It is characterized by its rod-like shape and its ability to produce a potent toxin.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The laboratory test confirmed the presence of Corynebacterium diphtheriae in the patient's throat swab.
    • Vaccination is highly effective in preventing infections caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
    • The toxin produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae can damage the heart and nervous system.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific nomenclature: In formal medical and microbiological contexts, the full binomial name is used. It is often italicized in writing.
    • The study focused on the genetic variation among strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Variants and Related Words
  • C. diphtheriae (n): A standard abbreviated form of the full scientific name.
    • The antibiotic was tested against C. diphtheriae.
  • Diphtheria toxin (n): The exotoxin produced by this bacterium, which is the primary cause of disease symptoms.
    • The diphtheria toxin inhibits protein synthesis in human cells.
Synonyms
  • Klebs-Löffler bacillus (n): An older, historical name for the bacterium, named after its discoverers.
    • The Klebs-Löffler bacillus was identified in the late 19th century.
Related Phrases
  • Carrier of Corynebacterium diphtheriae: An individual who harbors the bacterium without showing symptoms of the disease.
    • Public health measures aim to identify and treat carriers of Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
corynebacterium diphtheriae

A scientist examines a slide of Corynebacterium diphtheriae under a microscope.

Noun
  1. a species of bacterium that causes diphtheria

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