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listeria

/lɪˈstɪə.ri.ə/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa qualquer bactéria do gênero Listeria, capazes de causar infecções alimentares, como a listeriose.

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noun

/lɪˈstɪə.ri.ə/C2formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa qualquer bactéria do gênero Listeria, capazes de causar infecções alimentares, como a listeriose.

A noun referring to any species of the genus Listeria, which are bacteria that can cause foodborne illness.

  1. Bacterial genusC1formalmedical

    Any bacterium belonging to the genus Listeria, which can cause infection in humans and animals.

    ptListeria

    • Listeria is often found in unpasteurized dairy products.
    • The patient was diagnosed with listeriosis caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
    • Pregnant women are advised to avoid foods that may contain listeria.
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  • listeriae plural form
  • listerias plural form
  • listeriae's possessive plural form
  • listerias' possessive plural form
  • listeria's possessive singular form