acinetinan

/ˌæsɪnɪˈtɒbæk.tər/ or /ˌækɪnɪˈtɒbæk.tər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium, often found in water and soil, and sometimes causing infections in humans.

“The doctor informed the patient that the infection was caused by an Acinetobacter strain.”

Synonyms

  • bacterium
  • gram-negative rod

Antonyms

  • gram-positive bacterium