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colonization
[kol″ŏ-nĭ-za´shun]the development of a bacterial infection on an individual, as demonstrated by a positive culture. The infected person may have no signs or symptoms of infection while still having the potential to infect others.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
col·o·ni·za·tion
(kol'on-i-zā'shŭn),1. Synonym(s): innidiation
2. The formation of compact population groups of the same type of microorganism, such as the colonies that develop when a bacterial cell begins reproducing.
3. The care of certain people, for example, patients with Hansen disease, patients with mental illness, in community groups.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
col·on·i·za·tion
(kol'ǒn-ī-zā'shŭn)1. Synonym(s): innidiation.
2. The formation of compact population groups of the same type of microorganism, such as the colonies that develop when a bacterial cell begins reproducing.
3. The care of certain people, e.g., patients with Hansen disease, patients with mental illness, in community groups.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
colonization
The establishment of a colony of micro-organisms at a particular site, such as inside the nostrils or in the large intestine.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
colonization
the initial establishment of an organism within a particular habitat.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005
Colonization
The presence of bacteria on a body surface (like on the skin, mouth, intestines or airway) without causing disease in the person.
Mentioned in: Meningococcemia
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
col·on·i·za·tion
(kol'ǒn-ī-zā'shŭn)Formation of compact population groups of same type of microorganism.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
Patient discussion about colonization
Q. How is colon cancer diagnosed?
A. thank you lamsophie, great answer...
Q. how successful is the treatment of removing the colon? Are there any people who have had their colons removed successfullly? What other treatment options are there and how successful are they?
A. colon removal is a treatment for various situation, usually a last resort treatment...when anything else just wouldn't or couldn't work.
it's "success" as a treatment depends on the cause. i can tell you that this is the area that absorbs B12 and bile and most of the water, so expect a shortage of that three. in the water and bile case- expect watery stool...
sorry all that doesn't seem such a nice state but when Dr. come to the point they have to do it- there must be a good enough reason.
it's "success" as a treatment depends on the cause. i can tell you that this is the area that absorbs B12 and bile and most of the water, so expect a shortage of that three. in the water and bile case- expect watery stool...
sorry all that doesn't seem such a nice state but when Dr. come to the point they have to do it- there must be a good enough reason.
Q. Is colon cancer hereditary? My uncle died of colon cancer and as I've been having some unexplained problems these days- of vomiting etc I'm really afraid I may have it as well. Is it hereditary? What are the first symptoms?
A. Thank you Bianca for your answers! helped a lot...this is a great site!
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