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escherichia coli

/ˌɛʃəˈrɪkiə ˈkoʊlaɪ/

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/ˌɛʃəˈrɪkiə ˈkoʊlaɪ/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип бактерий, обычно встречающихся в кишечнике человека и животных; большинство штаммов безвредны, но некоторые могут вызывать пищевые отравления или серьёзные инфекции.

A type of bacterium commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals; most strains are harmless, but some can cause food poisoning or serious infections.

  1. BacteriumB2formal

    A type of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals; most strains are harmless, but some can cause food poisoning.

    ruБактерия

    • Escherichia coli is often used in laboratory research.
    • Contaminated water can contain harmful strains of Escherichia coli.
    • The doctor tested the sample for Escherichia coli infection.