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▪ I. E. coli, n.1
Brit. |ˌiː ˈkəʊlʌɪ|, U.S. |i ˈkoʊlaɪ|
[Shortened > n. + coli, specific epithet, genitive of classical Latin colon (see colon n.1).]
Microbiol. The non-pathogenic endoparasitic amoeba Entamoeba coli, found in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and certain other animals.
1908Trans. Amer. Microsc. Soc. 28 62 The closely allied E. coli Lösch can be certainly differentiated from the foregoing [sc. Entamoeba histolytica Sch.] only by a study of their pathological effects. 1925Proc. National Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 11 241 A healthy carrier of E. histolytica, E. coli and Endolimax nana. 1974Internat. Jrnl. Parasitol. 4 125 (title) Ultrastructure of cysts of E. coli. 2000European Jrnl. Epidemiol. 16 287 A. lumbricoides and E. coli showed significant prevalence in the individuals living inside the plot.
▪ II. E. coli, n.2
Brit. |ˌiː ˈkəʊlʌɪ|, U.S. |i ˈkoʊlaɪ|
Forms: 19– E. Coli, 19– E Coli, 19– E. coli, 19– E coli, 19– E-coli, 19– e. coli
[Shortened > suffix1) + coli, specific epithet (see coli n.). Compare earlier coli n.]
Bacteriol. The Gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli, which forms a major part of the normal flora of the intestinal tract of humans and many other vertebrates, but also has pathogenic strains that cause (chiefly) urinary tract infections and various forms of enteritis, including a severe type of food poisoning. Also (in extended use): disease (esp. food poisoning) caused by this organism. Cf. coli n.
In scientific use the correct form is E. coli, in italics.
1925Trans. Amer. Microsc. Soc. 44 213 The chief Gram negative rod-shaped form is Escherichia communior, although both E. coli and E. acidi-lactici were present in considerable numbers. 1954Science 31 Dec. 1103/2 E. coli has a definite meaning to a bacteriologist but, because of Entamoeba coli, is ambiguous to a clinical pathologist or to a physician. 1993Ontario Beef Farmer Sept. 42/1 For years cattlemen have suffered losses to their herds from E-coli and viral diarrhea outbreaks in their calves during the neo-natal period. 2002National Geographic Feb. 15/1 When one U.S. fast-food chain sold undercooked hamburgers tainted with a virulent strain of E. coli bacteria,..hundreds of children fell ill, and several died. |