ESCHERICHIA COLI
\ˌɛʃəɹˈɪki͡ə kˈə͡ʊli], \ˌɛʃəɹˈɪkiə kˈəʊli], \ˌɛ_ʃ_ə_ɹ_ˈɪ_k_iə k_ˈəʊ_l_i]\
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a species of bacterium normally present in intestinal tract of humans and other animals; sometimes pathogenic; can be a threat to food safety
By Princeton University
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A species of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria (GRAM-NEGATIVE FACULTATIVELY ANEROBIC RODS) commonly found in the lower part of the intestine of warm-blooded animals. It is usually nonpathogenic, but some strains are known to produce DIARRHEA and pyogenic infections.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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