vibriosis

vibriosis definition - medical

vib·ri·o·sis (vĭbˌrē-ōˈsĭs)

noun pl. vib·ri·o·ses (-sēz)
Infection caused by a species of Vibrio, especially an infection caused by V. parahaemolyticus as a result of eating undercooked seafood from contaminated waters.

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