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c. diphtheriae

Definition: C. diphtheriae is a species of bacteria that causes diphtheria, a potentially life-threatening infectious disease. It typically infects the throat and nose, leading to the formation of a thick grayish coating on the mucous membranes.

Senses:

1. Noun: A bacterium that causes diphtheria.
2. Abbreviation: c. diphtheriae is commonly used as an abbreviation for Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the full scientific name of the bacterium.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The c. diphtheriae bacteria can be transmitted through respiratory droplets.
2. The prevention and treatment of diphtheria involve targeting the growth of c. diphtheriae in the body.

Abbreviation:

1. Doctors quickly diagnosed the infection as c. diphtheriae based on the patient's symptoms.
2. The laboratory report indicated the presence of c. diphtheriae in the throat swab sample.

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