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
Read the full article ↗The New York Times