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l. monocytogenes

 

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Noun l. monocytogenes has 1 sense
  1. Listeria monocytogenes, L. monocytogenes - the type species of the genus Listeria; can cause meningitis, encephalitis, septicemia, endocarditis, abortion, abscesses, listeriosis
    --1 is a kind of listeria

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L. monocytogenes

Description:

L. monocytogenes refers to Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness in humans and animals. It is a gram-positive, facultative anaerobic rod-shaped bacterium.

Senses:

1. Noun - Bacterium

[Microbiology] A bacterium of the genus Listeria, specifically the species monocytogenes. L. monocytogenes is found in various environmental sources and can contaminate food, leading to infections in humans and animals.

Related products: Listeria Monocytogenes Testing Kits

Sample Sentences:

1. Scientists are studying ways to prevent the growth of L. monocytogenes in food processing plants.

2. A pregnant woman should avoid consuming foods that may be contaminated with L. monocytogenes.

3. The FDA has issued a recall for certain products due to potential L. monocytogenes contamination.

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