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E. coli
[ ee koh-lahy ]
noun
- Escherichia coli: a species of rod-shaped, facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the large intestine of humans and other animals, sometimes pathogenic.
E. coli
/ ˌːˈəʊɪ /
noun
- short for Escherichia coli; see Escherichia
E. coli
- A bacillus (Escherichia coli) normally found in the human gastrointestinal tract and occurring in numerous strains, some of which are responsible for diarrheal diseases. Other strains have important experimental uses in molecular biology.
Word History and Origins
Origin of E. coli1
Example Sentences
Salinas-based produce supplier Taylor Fresh Foods is facing lawsuits from nine victims of a November E. coli outbreak that was not disclosed to the public.
A federal court case has revealed the name of the grower behind a deadly 2024 E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce, Food Safety News reported Friday.
The mysterious balls that forced the closure of several beaches in Sydney last week were found to contain saturated acids, E. coli and faecal bacteria, authorities say.
McDonald’s latest menu was announced back in November after an E. coli outbreak linked to onions served at the chain impacted restaurant sales and traffic.
In November, bagged carrots sold at Sprouts, Trader Joe's, Wegmans and other retailers were recalled following a deadly E. coli outbreak.
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