Bacterium
microbial biofilms
Subclass of:
Bacterial Structures
Definitions related to microbial biofilms:
  • (biofilm) Multilayers of microbial cells glued together to form microbial communities which are highly resistant to both phagocytes and antibiotics.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • (biofilms) Encrustations formed from microbes (bacteria, algae, fungi, plankton, or protozoa) embedded in an EXTRACELLULAR POLYMERIC SUBSTANCE MATRIX that is secreted by the microbes. They occur on body surfaces such as teeth (DENTAL DEPOSITS); inanimate objects, and bodies of water. Biofilms are prevented from forming by treating surfaces with DENTIFRICES; DISINFECTANTS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS; and anti-fouling agents.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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