Vibrionic (Adjective)
Meaning
Caused by bacteria of the genus Vibrio; "vibrionic dysentery".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The outbreak of vibrionic dysentery in the village was attributed to contaminated water from the nearby lake.
- Vibrionic infections are typically contracted through the consumption of undercooked seafood or contaminated water.
- The doctor suspected that the patient's severe diarrhea was caused by a vibrionic infection.
- The World Health Organization issued a warning about the rise of vibrionic diseases in areas with poor sanitation.
- The researcher studied the effects of vibrionic bacteria on the human digestive system.