VIBRION Meaning and
Definition
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A vibrion refers to a bacterium that has a characteristic shape resembling a short, curved rod or comma. These organisms are generally classified as gram-negative, which means they lack a thick cell wall layer when subjected to the Gram stain test, appearing pink or red in coloration under a microscope. Vibrions are typically found in aquatic environments and are often motile due to the presence of flagella, whip-like appendages that propel the bacterium forward. They are frequently identified in salt and brackish water, as well as in association with marine animals, including fish and shellfish.
Vibrions are known for their ability to survive in diverse ecological niches due to their adaptability and resilience. Some species are not pathogenic and reliably perform important ecosystem functions, such as nitrogen fixation. However, several pathogenic vibrion species are capable of causing diseases in humans, notably Vibrio cholerae, which causes cholera. Infections caused by pathogenic vibrions are often linked to consuming contaminated seafood or exposure to contaminated water sources.
Efficient identification and monitoring of vibrions are critical in public health and food safety contexts. Laboratory techniques, such as culture and molecular methods, are employed to isolate and identify vibrion species. Understanding their epidemiology and controlling transmission is vital to prevent outbreaks and ensure the safety of both human and animal populations.
Common Misspellings for VIBRION
- cibrion
- bibrion
- gibrion
- vubrion
- vjbrion
- vkbrion
- vobrion
- v9brion
- v8brion
- vivrion
- vinrion
- vihrion
- vigrion
- vibeion
- vibdion
- vibfion
- vibtion
- vib5ion
- vib4ion
- vibbion
Etymology of VIBRION
The word "vibrion" has its roots in the Latin language. It is derived from the Latin word "vibrio", which means "a long, slender object that vibrates or moves rapidly". The Latin word "vibrio" itself is derived from the verb "vibrare", meaning "to vibrate" or "to shake". In biology, the term "vibrion" is used to refer to a type of bacterium or a stage in the life cycle of some microorganisms.
Similar spelling words for VIBRION
- -fibrin,
- Fibrine,
- fibrin,
- Viperinae,
- fibrin-globulin,
- Fibroine,
- vibrancy,
- fabrini,
- Fabroni,
- FPRNA,
- Fabriano,
- fibron,
- fibranne,
- Fabrienne,
- vibrionic,
- fibrin-forming,
- Viperina,
- fibrini,
- vibrant,
- Fibroin,
- fibrin-ferment,
- Fabron,
- Viperine,
- vivarium,
- viperin,
- Fibrino-globulin.
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