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bacterial adherence

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bacterial adherence
[baktir′ēəl]
the process whereby bacteria attach themselves to cells or other surfaces before proliferating.


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7,9-14) Theoretically, using a tube with a very smooth surface would reduce the risk of bacterial adherence and prevent occlusion.
Prevention and treatment of plugged tympanostomy tubes by Younis, Ramzi T. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
1-3 Bacterial adherence is initially reversible but later becomes irreversible.
Pretreatment With the Protegrin IB-367 Affects Gram-Positive Biofilm ... by Roberto Ghiselli and Andrea Giacometti and Oscar Cirioni and Federico Mocchegiani and Carmela Silves / JPEN, Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
To address the second question, we will look for correlations between these clinical function parameters and a basket of assays related to CFTR "molecular function," including bioelectric measurements, consequent changes in airway surface liquid height, and bacterial adherence.
Biomarkers for Cystic Fibrosis: Are We Progressing? by Eric W F W Alton and Jane C Davies and Duncan M Geddes / American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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