vibrio

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of Gram-negative, curved or rod-shaped bacteria that includes both free-living and pathogenic species.

  - "Vibrio cholerae is the bacterium that causes cholera."
  - "The genus Vibrio includes over 100 different species."

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Variants

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vibrio , vibrionic , vibrios

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Etymology

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Derived from Latin vibrare, meaning 'to shake'.

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Trivia

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1. Vibrio cholerae was first identified in 1854 by Italian physician and bacteriologist, Filippo Pacini.

2. Vibrio bacteria are often found in aquatic environments, such as water and sediment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cholera: A bacterial disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, characterized by severe diarrhea and dehydration.

2. Foodborne illness: An illness caused by consuming contaminated food or water, often caused by bacteria such as Vibrio.

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Culture

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Vibrio bacteria have been studied extensively due to their role in various diseases, such as cholera and foodborne illnesses. They are also used in biotechnology for the production of enzymes and other industrial applications.

How to Memorize "vibrio"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape of the bacteria: curved or rod-shaped.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name with the Latin root 'vibrare', meaning 'to shake'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic: 'Vibrio, vibrant bacteria, vibrant and alive'.

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