enterobacteria
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of bacteria: Enterobacteria are a large family of rod-shaped, Gram-negative bacteria. Many are found naturally in the intestines of humans and animals. Some species are harmless or beneficial, while others can cause disease.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- E. coli is a common enterobacterium found in the human gut.
- The laboratory is testing for the presence of pathogenic enterobacteria in the water sample.
- Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern among enterobacteria.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in medical, microbiological, and public health contexts to describe bacteria associated with intestinal environments or infections.
- "Enterobacteriaceae" is the scientific family name for this group. In technical writing, "member of the " is a precise alternative.
Variants and Related Words
- Enterobacterium (n): The singular form of enterobacteria.
- Enterobacterial (adj): Relating to enterobacteria.
- The study focused on enterobacterial infections.
Synonyms
- Coliform (n): Often used to describe a subset of enterobacteria used as indicators of sanitary quality in water. (Note: Not all enterobacteria are coliforms, and not all coliforms are enterobacteria, but there is significant overlap in common usage).
- Gut bacterium (n): A more general, non-technical term.
Different Meanings / Notes
- The primary meaning is taxonomic, referring to the family . It does not have common idiomatic or figurative meanings.
- The word specifically denotes the bacterial shape (rod), staining property (Gram-negative), and common habitat (intestines).
Noun
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rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
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