Definition of campylobacter in English:
campylobacter
nounˈkampɪləʊˌbaktəˌkampɪləʊˈbaktəkamˈpilə-
A bacterium which may cause abortion in animals and food poisoning in humans.
Genus Campylobacter: several species; curved or spiral Gram-negative bacteria
Example sentencesExamples
- The best known examples are the foodborne bacteria salmonella and campylobacter.
- There is a greater risk of food poisoning through salmonella and campylobacter if the food is then not properly cooked, with the elderly and young being particularly vulnerable.
- There's a good chance that the meat we use in the kitchen is infected with harmful bacteria such as campylobacter.
- There was no significant difference between the levels of campylobacter and salmonella in domestically-produced and imported chickens.
- The problems are caused by salmonella and campylobacter, a bacteria found in raw meats that leads to fever and stomach upsets.
- Results of infection by common bacteria such as salmonella, campylobacter and listeria can include vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhoea, or even death.
Origin
1970s: modern Latin, from Greek kampulos 'bent' + bacterium.