ESCHERICHIA COLI Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase escherichia coli. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the phrase escherichia coli. (close relations)

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	bacteria				nounn
	noun • (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
	enterobacteria				nounn
	noun • rod-shaped Gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
	coliform				nounn
	noun • Such a bacterium adjective • Of or pertaining to the bacteria that inhabit the intestines (especially the colon) of mammals
	coliforms				nounn
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	e. coli				nounn
	noun • a species of bacterium normally present in intestinal tract of humans and other animals; sometimes pathogenic; can be a threat to food safety

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