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Klebsiella

Noun

1. (Biology) A genus of gram-negative bacteria, commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract and responsible for causing various infections in humans and animals.

Sample Sentence: Klebsiella pneumoniae is a pathogenic species that can cause pneumonia in humans.

Noun

2. (Medicine) An infectious disease caused by the bacteria of the genus Klebsiella, typically resulting in infections of the urinary tract, respiratory system, or wounds.

Sample Sentence: The patient was diagnosed with klebsiella after experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections.

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3. (Microbiology) A member of the Enterobacteriaceae family, known for its polysaccharide capsule which helps protect it from the host's immune system.

Sample Sentence: Klebsiella species can be identified by their characteristic capsule during microbiology laboratory analysis.

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