- Eaton agent pneumonia
- mycoplasmal p.
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Eaton agent pneumonia
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Eaton agent — Ea·ton agent ēt ən n a microorganism of the genus Mycoplasma (M. pneumoniae) that is the causative agent of primary atypical pneumonia Eaton Monroe Davis (b 1904) American microbiologist. Eaton worked on the isolation of the causative agent of… … Medical dictionary
agent — 1. An active force or substance capable of producing an effect. For agents not listed here, see the specific name. 2. A disease, a factor such as a microorganism, chemical substance, or a form of radiation the presence or … Medical dictionary
primary atypical pneumonia — noun an acute respiratory disease marked by high fever and coughing; caused by mycoplasma; primarily affecting children and young adults • Syn: ↑atypical pneumonia, ↑mycoplasmal pneumonia • Hypernyms: ↑respiratory disease, ↑respiratory illness,… … Useful english dictionary
Mycoplasma pneumonia — mycoplasmal pneumonia the most common form of primary atypical pneumonia (q.v.), caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and occurring most frequently in young adults; called also Eaton agent p … Medical dictionary
Eat|on agent — «EE tuhn», a microorganism, a variety of mycoplasma, that is the causative agent of primary atypical pneumonia. ╂[< Monroe D. Eaton, born 1904, American bacteriologist] … Useful english dictionary
Mycoplasma pneumoniae — Scientific classification Kingdom: Bacteria Division: Firmicutes Class: Mollicu … Wikipedia
respiratory disease — ▪ human disease Introduction any of the diseases and disorders that affect human respiration (respiration, human). Diseases of the respiratory system may affect any of the structures and organs that have to do with breathing, including the… … Universalium
Mycoplasma pneumoniae — Mycoplasma pneumoniae Clasificación científica Reino … Wikipedia Español
Mycoplasma — Este artículo o sección necesita una revisión de ortografía y gramática. Puedes colaborar editándolo (lee aquí sugerencias para mejorar tu ortografía). Cuando se haya corregido, borra este aviso por favor … Wikipedia Español
Mycoplasma — The mycoplasma are a very large group of bacteria. There are more than 70 types. Mycoplasma hominis and Mycoplasma pneumoniae are among the dozen types of mycoplasma that occur in humans. Mycoplasma hominis is a common inhabitant of the vagina… … Medical dictionary
