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Fusobacterium

Fusobacterium

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A kind of bacteria that can live in the human body and cause infections
  • noun
  • /ˌfjuːzoʊˈbækˌtɪəriəm/
  • Specialized
: Fusobacterium
  • The Fusobacterium species is commonly found in the human mouth.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new strain of Fusobacterium in the patient's blood sample.

  • Proper sterilization is important to prevent the spread of Fusobacterium in hospitals.

  • The doctor explained that Fusobacterium can cause serious infections if not treated promptly.

  • Fusobacterium can lead to serious infections if not treated.

  • The doctor explained that Fusobacterium can cause serious infections if not treated promptly.

  • Researchers discovered a new strain of Fusobacterium in the patient's blood sample.

  • Proper sterilization is important to prevent the spread of Fusobacterium in hospitals.

Surface Forms

Fusobacterium singular
Fusobacteria plural

Morphology

Fusobacterium = bacterium (semi-transparent) = fuso + bacterium

The base 'bacterium' is clear to learners but the combining form 'fuso-' (indicating spindle-shaped) is not a standalone common English word, so the full meaning is not entirely transparent.

Etymology

Fusobacterium comes from the parts fuso- meaning 'spindle', which is a long, thin tool, and -bacterium meaning 'tiny rod' or 'microbe'. So the name helps you picture a long, thin bacterium that lives in the body and can cause infections.