haemophilus
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Definition of haemophilus
Note: Haemophili are parasitic on the mucous membranes of humans and other, mainly warm-blooded animals. They prefer aerobic conditions but are also capable of living under anaerobic conditions.
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The reports involve different regions of the state and different diseases, including pertussis (whooping cough), influenza, haemophilus influenzae infection, Legionnaire’s disease and pneumonia caused by rhinovirus or human metapneumovirus. — USA TODAY, "Titanic auction, Legos, mighty Mississippi: News from around our 50 states," 22 July 2019 The cause was haemophilus influenzae sepsis, said his wife, Rosilyn Alter. — Washington Post, "The story must be told.," 27 Jan. 2018 Some the bacteria identified in the study include staphylococcus, corynebacterium, haemophilus and neisseria. — Don Sweeney, miamiherald, "Blowing out the candles on your birthday cake? You may wish you hadn’t.," 4 Aug. 2017 Some the bacteria identified in the study include staphylococcus, corynebacterium, haemophilus and neisseria. — Don Sweeney, miamiherald, "Blowing out the candles on your birthday cake? You may wish you hadn’t.," 4 Aug. 2017 Some the bacteria identified in the study include staphylococcus, corynebacterium, haemophilus and neisseria. — Don Sweeney, sacbee, "Blowing out the candles on your birthday cake? You may wish you hadn’t …," 30 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'haemophilus.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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haemophilus
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Medical Definition of haemophilus
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: any bacterium of the genus Haemophilus
Note: Bacteria of the genus Haemophilus are parasitic on the mucous membranes of humans and other, mainly warm-blooded animals. They prefer aerobic conditions but are also capable of living under anaerobic conditions.
— see hib