Bacterium
bacteroidaceae
Subclass of:
Bacteroidetes
Definitions related to bacteroidaceae:
-
A family of gram-negative bacteria found primarily in the intestinal tracts and mucous membranes of warm-blooded animals. Its organisms are sometimes pathogenic.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
-
A taxonomic family of bacterium, in the phylum Bacteroidetes, which is usually found in the mucous membranes and alimentary tract of mammals. It includes the genera Bacteroides and Acetomicrobium, among others.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
-
Family of gram negative bacteria found primarily in the intestinal tracts and mucous membranes of warm blooded animals; its organisms are sometimes pathogenic.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary
> B
This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.