vibriosis [vib-ree-oh -sis]
Word Origin
noun Veterinary Pathology a venereal disease of cattle and sheep, caused by the organism Vibrio fetus, characterized by delayed female fertility and by spontaneous abortion. Show More
Origin of vibriosis From
New Latin, dating back to
1945–50; see origin at
vibrio ,
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n. 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. Show More
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