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Definition of H. pylori
1. Noun. The type species of genus Heliobacter; produces urease and is associated with several gastroduodenal diseases (including gastritis and gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers and other peptic ulcers).
Lexicographical Neighbors of H. Pylori
Literary usage of H. pylori
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"The prevalence of H. pylori in any population remains unknown. ... H. pylori infection
occurred with significantly more frequency ¡n adults with less ..."
2. Ending the War Metaphor: The Changing Agenda for Unraveling the Host-Microbe by Forum on Microbial Threats, Institute of Medicine (U.S.) (2006)
"The mainstream of current research suggests that the interaction of H. pylori and
host cells per se, as affected by strain, host, and environmental ..."
3. Digestive Diseases of the U. S.: Epidemiology and Impact edited by James E. Everhart (1994)
"The duodenal response to high acid loads with gastric metaplasia thus breaks
ground for subsequent H. pylori infection of the duodenum. ..."
4. Asbestos: Selected Cancers by Institute of Medicine (U. S.) (2006)
"Chronic infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in ...
Chronic infection with H. pylori causes chronic gastritis and loss of the ..."
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