colon bacillus

[ koh-luhn ]

noun

, Bacteriology.

1. coliform bacillus.

Word History and Origins

Origin of colon bacillus¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The great majority belong to the colon bacillus group, and are negative to Gram's method of staining.

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The staphylococcus, bacillus of Friedlnder, colon bacillus, and Bacillus pyocyaneus may be met in chronic middle-ear disease.

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The gonococcus, colon bacillus, or some other pyogenic bacterium gets a nidus after pressure and lowered power of resistance.

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Peptonizing and spore-bearing species have also been reported as well as gas-producing forms allied to the colon bacillus.

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