Genus Heliobacter (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of helical or curved or straight aerobic bacteria with rounded ends and multiple flagella; found in the gastric mucosa of primates (including humans).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The species in the genus Heliobacter were identified as the cause of stomach ulcers in humans and other animals.
- Heliobacter pylori, a species in the genus Heliobacter, was first isolated and identified as the primary cause of stomach ulcers.
- Some members of the genus Heliobacter produce enzymes that break down the mucin barrier of the gastric lining.
- Certain antibiotics are prescribed to treat infections caused by bacteria of the genus Heliobacter.
- Since its discovery as a human pathogen, the genus Heliobacter has been the focus of significant medical research.