For E. Coli we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Dairy Production, Factory Farms, Huntingtons Disease, Plumbing and Sanitation.

E. Coli (Dairy Production)

(See Escherichia Coli). A bacterial species that normally inhabits the intestine. Under certain conditions, it may become pathogenic, causing diarrhea.

E. Coli (Factory Farms)

A species of bacteria that lives in the intestines of people and other vertebrates (animals with spines). Although the bacteria that naturally exist in your intestines are harmless and helpful in digestion, eating or drinking E. coli that comes from outside, such as in polluted water or meat that has not been processed safely, can cause severe food poisoning or even death.

E. Coli (Huntingtons Disease)

A small, simple bacteria used in many biology laboratories.

E. Coli (Plumbing)

The common abbreviation of Escherichia Coli. One of the members of the coliform groups of bacteria indicating fecal contamination.

E. Coli (Sanitation)

Abbreviation of Escherichia coli, a common member of the coliform group of bacteria.

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