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host-specific


Microorganisms that have an exclusive or prefential asocciation with the gastrointestinal tract of a particular host species or group
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acanthamoeba spp


Free-living ameboid protozoa found usually in fresh water or moist soil.
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acceptable risk


Level of risk such that the benefits derived by an organism, a population or an ecological system are perceived to outweigh the adverse effects that might affect them as a result of being administers [..]
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accuracy


It is the ability to measure the target chemical in an unbiased manner and is usually defined with regards to a positive success rate. Accuracy together with sensitivity are two parameters are typical [..]
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actinomycetes


A heterogeneous collection of bacteria that form branching filaments.
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activated sludge


As process: A continuous biological treatment process done mainly by bacteria which oxidize carbonaceous and nitrogenous matter in wastewater.  As subject: a biological active floc composed mainly of [..]
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acute gastroenteritis


Inflammation of gastric and intestinal mucosa caused by bacteria or viruses. It could be accompanied by fever and abdominal pain, resulting in vomiting, diarrhea and other dyspeptic symptoms. It is us [..]
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acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis


A conjunctival congestion, vascular dilatation, and onset of edema due to a highly contagious infection with enteroviruses.
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adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis


Inflammation of the cornea and the conjunctiva caused by Adenovirus.
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adsorption


Adhesion of some elements (atoms, ions, molecules, virus, cells, ….) from differential phase (gas, liquid, or dissolved solid) to a surface. This process creates a film of the adsorbated element on th [..]
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