E. Coli

E. coli

E. co·li / ē ˈkōlī/ • n. a bacterium (Escherichia coli) commonly found in the intestines of humans and other animals, where it usually causes no harm. Some strains can cause severe food poisoning.

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E. coli

E. coli (Escherichia coli) A group of bacteria including both harmless ones that inhabit human intestines and some types that can cause food poisoning.

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E. coli see Escherichia coli .

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E. coli See Escherichia coli.

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E. coli

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