Definition

A type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning and is found in animals and humans.

Example

Campylobacter is often found in undercooked poultry and can lead to gastrointestinal illness.

Conversation

Have you heard about campylobacter?

Yeah, isn't it the bacteria that causes food poisoning?

Exactly! It's really important to handle food safely to avoid campylobacter contamination.

For sure! I always make sure to wash my hands and cook meat properly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Campylobacter is formed from "campylos" (from Greek, meaning curved) and "bakterion" (from Greek, meaning small rod). The word refers to a genus of bacteria that are curved or rod-shaped.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small rod ('bakterion') that is 'curved' ('campylos') — this helps you remember that campylobacter refers to a type of curved bacteria.

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