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heliobacter pylori

/ˌhiːliːəʊˈbæktər paɪˈlɔːraɪ/

Tradução: Tipo de bactéria espiralada que infecta a mucosa do estômago e é a principal causa de úlcera péptica e gastrite, além de estar associada ao câncer gástrico.

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/ˌhiːliːəʊˈbæktər paɪˈlɔːraɪ/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de bactéria espiralada que infecta a mucosa do estômago e é a principal causa de úlcera péptica e gastrite, além de estar associada ao câncer gástrico.

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.

    ptBactéria que causa úlcera gástrica

    • 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.