ScienceAugust 8, 2026

vibriosis

vib-ree-OH-sis

Definition

An illness caused by infection with Vibrio bacteria, typically contracted through contact with contaminated water or consumption of raw or undercooked seafood.

Etymology

The word is a New Latin scientific term derived from the genus name 'Vibrio' (from the Latin 'vibrare,' meaning to shake or vibrate) combined with the suffix '-osis,' which denotes a diseased or abnormal condition.

In the news

The article uses the term to categorize the human illness caused by various species of Vibrio bacteria, noting that thousands of cases occur in the U.S. annually.

Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana

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The New York Times

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