How Do You Spell FUSOBACTERIUM?

Pronunciation: [fjˌuːsəbɐktˈi͡əɹɪəm] (IPA)

Fusobacterium is a genus of anaerobic bacteria often found in the human oral cavity. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /fjuːzəʊbækˈtɪərɪəm/. The initial consonants "f" and "s" are represented by the cluster "fjuː", while the "o" and "u" together make the sound of "əʊ". The "b" and "c" represent the sounds of "b" and "k" respectively. The second "t" is silent, and the final syllable ends in "riəm", with the stress on the third syllable. Correct spelling of this word is crucial for scientific research and accurate communication among medical professionals.

FUSOBACTERIUM Meaning and Definition

1. Fusobacterium is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria that belong to the phylum Fusobacteria. These microorganisms are anaerobic, meaning they can survive and thrive without the presence of oxygen. Fusobacterium species are commonly found in the human body, particularly in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and female genital tract.

   These bacteria have a distinctive elongated spindle-like shape and are often described as fusiform or filamentous. They are facultative parasites, which means they are capable of living as both commensals (benefiting from the host without causing harm) and opportunistic pathogens (causing disease when the host's immune system is compromised).

   Fusobacterium species are known for their ability to form complex biofilms, which are densely packed communities of bacteria that adhere to surfaces. They can form biofilms in various regions of the body, such as dental plaque on teeth, which can contribute to the development of periodontal disease.

   In the oral cavity, certain species of Fusobacterium have been associated with infections and conditions such as periodontitis, gingivitis, and dental abscesses. In the gastrointestinal tract, they have been implicated in diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer. In rare cases, Fusobacterium infections can also spread to other parts of the body, leading to more serious conditions such as Lemierre's syndrome, a potentially life-threatening infection of the head and neck.

   Due to their role in various infections and diseases, the study of Fusobacterium and its interactions with the human body is of interest in both medical and dental research.

Common Misspellings for FUSOBACTERIUM

• dusobacterium
• cusobacterium
• vusobacterium
• gusobacterium
• tusobacterium
• rusobacterium
• fysobacterium
• fhsobacterium
• fjsobacterium
• fisobacterium
• f8sobacterium
• f7sobacterium
• fuaobacterium
• fuzobacterium
• fuxobacterium
• fudobacterium
• fueobacterium
• fuwobacterium
• fusibacterium
• fuskbacterium

Etymology of FUSOBACTERIUM

The word "Fusobacterium" is derived from two separate components: "fuso-" and "-bacterium".

"Fuso-" comes from the Latin word "fusus", which means "spindle" or "spindle-shaped". This refers to the distinctive long, spindle-shaped appearance of the bacteria in the genus Fusobacterium.

The suffix "-bacterium" comes from the Greek word "bakterion", meaning "small rod" or "little stick". It is a common suffix used to indicate a bacterial genus.

Combining these two elements, "Fusobacterium" describes a genus of bacteria characterized by their spindle-shaped morphology, perhaps resembling small spindles or rods.

Plural form of FUSOBACTERIUM is FUSOBACTERIA