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pleuropneumonialike organism

 

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Noun pleuropneumonialike organism has 1 sense
  1. pleuropneumonialike organism, PPLO - antibiotic-resistant mycoplasma causing a kind of pneumonia in humans
    --1 is a kind of mycoplasma

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Pleuropneumonialike Organism

Definition:

A pleuropneumonialike organism (PPLO) refers to a group of bacteria that resemble Mycoplasma, causing respiratory diseases in animals and humans.

Usage:

As a Noun:

  • The pleuropneumonialike organism was identified as the causative agent of a severe respiratory outbreak in the cattle herd.
  • Researchers are studying the pathogenesis of pleuropneumonialike organisms to develop effective treatments.

As an Adjective:

  • The laboratory culture contained pleuropneumonialike organisms in various stages of growth.
  • Doctors are concerned about the potential transmission of the pleuropneumonialike organism to other patients in the hospital.

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