Definition

An infection caused by certain bacteria, often affecting cattle and sheep, and can lead to infertility or abortion.

Example

Vibriosis is a serious concern for farmers raising cattle and sheep due to its impact on reproduction.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent cases of vibriosis in the news?

Yeah, it's pretty concerning, especially for seafood lovers.

I read that it can come from eating undercooked seafood.

Exactly, so it's important to be careful with what we eat.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vibriosis is derived from "vibrio" (from Latin *vibrio*, meaning to vibrate or shake) and the suffix "-osis" (from Greek *osis*, meaning a condition or disease). The term refers to a condition caused by bacteria of the genus Vibrio, which are known for their vibratory movement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vibrio' which relates to 'vibrating' bacteria, and '-osis' indicating a condition. This helps you remember that vibriosis is a condition caused by these vibrating bacteria.

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