Francisella /Fran·ci·sel·la/ (fran″sĭ-sel´ah) a genus of microorganisms, including F. (Pasteurella) tularen´sis, the etiologic agent of tularemia.
Francisella,
franchise dentistry,
Fran·ci·sel·la (fr n s -s l  )n. A genus of coccoid or rod-shaped, gram-negative aerobic bacteria, having some pathogenic species. |
Francisella,
a genus of nonmotile nonspore-forming gram-negative aerobic bacteria that is a facultative intracellular pathogen of macrophages. Frequently found in natural waters, it can be parasitic in humans, other mammals, birds, and arthropods. The organism causes tularemia in humans.
franchise dentistry,
n 1. the practice of dentistry under a brand name, the rights of which have been purchased from another dental professional or dental practice. Under a franchise license agreement, the franchiser may use the brand name, marketing products, and treatment techniques for a sum of money, as long as certain rules and regulations of the franchise are adhered to.
2. a system for marketing a dental practice, usually under a brand name, where permitted by state laws. In return for a financial investment or other consideration, participating dental professionals may also receive the benefits of media advertising, a national referral system, and financial and management consultation.
2. a system for marketing a dental practice, usually under a brand name, where permitted by state laws. In return for a financial investment or other consideration, participating dental professionals may also receive the benefits of media advertising, a national referral system, and financial and management consultation.
Francisella
n a type of gram-negative eubacteria with cell walls. It requires oxygen to survive.
F. tularensis
(too“l
ren´sis),
n.pl the bacteria that causes the circulatory disease tularemia, which can be contracted via contaminated food or drink, physical contact, spray, or bug bite. Symptoms include fever, headache, swelling of the lymph nodes, and other pain or discomfort.
ren´sis), n.pl the bacteria that causes the circulatory disease tularemia, which can be contracted via contaminated food or drink, physical contact, spray, or bug bite. Symptoms include fever, headache, swelling of the lymph nodes, and other pain or discomfort.
Francisella
a genus of very small gram-negative bacteria.
Francisella tularensis
biotype A (F. tularensis biovar tularensis) is the etiological agent of tularemia; biotype B (F. tularensis biovar holarctica (palaearctica)) is less virulent. Formerly called Pasteurella tularensis.
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