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heliobacter pylori

/ˌhiːliːəʊˈbæktər paɪˈlɔːraɪ/

Traducción: Tipo de bacteria espiral que infecta la mucosa del estómago y es la principal causa de úlceras pépticas, gastritis y se asocia con el cáncer de estómago.

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/ˌhiːliːəʊˈbæktər paɪˈlɔːraɪ/C1formalmedical
  • esTipo de bacteria espiral que infecta la mucosa del estómago y es la principal causa de úlceras pépticas, gastritis y se asocia con el cáncer de estómago.

A type of spiral-shaped bacterium that infects the stomach lining and is a major cause of peptic ulcers, gastritis, and is associated with stomach cancer.

  1. Bacterium causing stomach ulcersC1formal

    A type of spiral-shaped bacterium that infects the stomach lining and is a major cause of peptic ulcers and gastritis.

    esHelicobacter pylori

    • The doctor tested him for helicobacter pylori infection.
    • Treatment for helicobacter pylori usually involves a combination of antibiotics.
    • Untreated helicobacter pylori can lead to chronic stomach inflammation.