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Helicobacter
This term is a specialized medical and biological designation used almost exclusively in clinical pathology and microbiology. It carries a sterile, diagnostic connotation, typically appearing in laboratory reports or medical journals rather than casual conversation. The word evokes the image of microscopic, corkscrew-shaped organisms capable of surviving the harsh acidic environment of the human stomach.
As a taxonomic genus name, it functions as a mass noun in general scientific discussion but can be treated as a countable entity when referring to specific strains or individual bacterial cells in a laboratory setting. It is most frequently encountered as part of the binomial nomenclature Helicobacter pylori.
Meanings
Examples
The biopsy confirmed the presence of Helicobacter pylori in the stomach lining.
I wonder if my chronic stomach pain is caused by helicobacter.
You need a course of antibiotics to clear the helicobacter infection.
Helicobacter species are characterized by their spiral shape and motility.
The doctor explained how helicobacter survives in the acidic environment of the stomach.
Is it possible to get helicobacter from contaminated food or water?
The research paper discusses the role of helicobacter in the development of gastric cancer.
We must ensure the patient is completely free of helicobacter before proceeding.
We must ensure the patient is completely free of helicobacter before proceeding.