acinetaria

/ˌæsɪnɪˈtɛəriə/ or /ˌækɪnɪˈtɛəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of genus of bacteria, often associated with hospital-acquired infections.

“The hospital’s infection control team was concerned about the rise in cases of Acinetaria.”

Synonyms

  • Acinetobacter
  • Gram-negative bacteria

Antonyms

  • Beneficial bacteria
  • Commensal bacteria