ENTERIC BACTERIA
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Enteric Bacteria.
Enteric Bacteria - as a noun
Rod-shaped gram-negative bacteria; most occur normally or pathogenically in intestines of humans and other animals
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
enterics10enterobacteria18entricHypernyms (Closely Related)
eubacteria14eubacterium17true bacteriaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Salmonella and Escherichia coli are examples of enteric bacteria."
"Some enteric bacteria can cause food poisoning."
"The presence of enteric bacteria in drinking water can indicate contamination."
"Antibiotics are often used to treat infections caused by enteric bacteria."
"Certain strains of enteric bacteria can produce toxins that can be harmful to humans."
