coliform

coliform definition - medical

co·li·form (kōˈlə-fôrmˌ, kŏlˈə-)

adjective
Of or relating to the bacilli that commonly inhabit the intestines of humans and other vertebrates, especially the colon bacillus.

Related Forms:

  • coˈli·formˌ noun

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