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brucella
bru·cel·la B0512400 (bro͞o-sĕl′ə)n. pl. bru·cel·lae (-sĕl′ē) or bru·cel·las Any of various aerobic, short, rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Brucella that are pathogenic to humans and domestic animals. [After Sir David Bruce.]brucella (bruːˈsɛlə) nany of a genus of nonmotile bacteria that cause brucellosisThesaurusNoun | 1. | Brucella - an aerobic Gram-negative coccobacillus that causes brucellosis; can be used as a bioweaponcoccobacillus - a bacterial cell intermediate in morphology between a coccus and a bacillus; a very short bacillus |
Brucella
Brucella[brü′sel·ə] (microbiology) A genus of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria of uncertain affiliation; single, nonmotile coccobacilli or short rods, all of which are parasites and pathogens of mammals. Brucella
Brucella [broo-sel´ah] a genus of gram-negative, aerobic, nonmotile cocci or rod-shaped bacteria, the etiologic agent of brucellosis. B. abor´tus, which causes infectious abortion in cattle, is the most common cause of infection in humans; other species pathogenic for humans are B. meliten´sis, found in goats and sheep, and B. su´is, found in swine.
brucella [broo-sel´ah] any member of the genus Brucella. adj., adj brucel´lar.Brucella (brū-sel'lă), A genus of encapsulated, nonmotile bacteria (family Brucellaceae) containing short, rod-shaped to coccoid, gram-negative cells. These organisms do not produce gas from carbohydrates and are parasitic. They invade all animal tissues and infect the genital organs, the mammary gland, and the respiratory and intestinal tracts; are pathogenic for humans and various species of domestic animals. The type species is Brucella melitensis.brucella (bro͞o-sĕl′ə)n. pl. bru·cellae (-sĕl′ē) or bru·cellas Any of various aerobic, short, rod-shaped bacteria of the genus Brucella that are pathogenic to humans and domestic animals.Brucella A genus of gram-negative, nonmotile, non-encapsulated coccobacilli of unresolved taxonomy, which grows slowly on blood and chocolate agars. It is a facultative intracellular pathogen and causes brucellosis. Accepted species B melitensis, B abortus, B suis, B ovis, B neotomae, B canis, B ceti, B pinnipedialis, B microti, B inopinata.Bru·cel·la (brū-sel'lă) A genus of encapsulated, nonmotile bacteria containing short, rod-shaped to coccoid, gram-negative cells. These organisms are parasitic, invading all animal tissues and causing infection of the genital organs, the mammary gland, and the respiratory and intestinal tracts, and are pathogenic for humans and various species of domestic animals. Bruce, Sir David, English surgeon, 1855-1931. Brucella abortus - infectious bacteria causing abortions in cattle, sheep, mares; causes undulant fever in man and a wasting disease in chickens. Synonym(s): abortus bacillus; Bang bacillusBrucella - a genus of encapsulated, nonmotile bacteria (family Brucellaceae) causing infection of the genital organs, the mammary gland, and the respiratory and intestinal tracts.brucellosis - an infectious disease caused by Brucella, and transmitted by direct contact with diseased animals or through ingestion of infected meat, milk, or cheese. Synonym(s): febris undulans; Malta fever; Mediterranean fever; undulant feverBrucella Related to Brucella: Francisella, Brucella abortus, Brucella canis, Brucella melitensisWords related to Brucellanoun an aerobic Gram-negative coccobacillus that causes brucellosisRelated Words |