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Biology

A natural science concerned with the study of life or living matter in all its forms and phenomena, especially in relation to their origin, growth, reproduction, structure, behaviour and evolution.

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immune system

Biology; Microbiology

The defensive system in a host consisting of the nonspecific and specific immune responses. It is composed of widely distributed cells, tissues, and organs that recognize foreign ...

phagocytosis

Biology; Microbiology

The endocytotic process in which a cell encloses large particles in a membrane-delimited phagocytic vacuole or phagosome and engulfs them.

lymphogranuloma venereum

Biology; Microbiology

A sexually transmitted disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis serotypes L1-L3, which affect the lymph organs in the genital area.

enterotoxin

Biology; Microbiology

A toxin specifically affecting the cells of the intestinal mucosa, causing vomiting and diarrhea.

gonococci

Biology; Microbiology

Bacteria of the species Neisseria gonorrhoeae-the organism causing gonorrhea.

enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)

Biology; Microbiology

EPEC strains of E. coli attach to the brush border of intestinal epithelial cells and cause a specific type of cell damage called effacing lesions that lead to traveler's ...

effacing lesion

Biology; Microbiology

The type of lesion caused by enteropathogenic strains of E. coli (EPEC) when the bacteria attach to and destroy the brush border of intestinal epithelial cells. The term AE ...