hemophilus

/hɛˈmɒfɪləs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of small Gram-negative, pleomorphic, rod-shaped, non-motile bacteria found in the human respiratory tract and known to cause infections such as epiglottitis and meningitis

“The child was diagnosed with hemophilus meningitis after showing symptoms of fever and stiff neck.”

Synonyms

  • Bacterium
  • Haemophilus

Antonyms

  • Antibiotic
  • Antiviral