Pronunciation of 'Clostridium difficile'
The term 'Clostridium difficile' refers to a bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea and other intestinal issues. It is pronounced as 'klɒˈstrɪdi.əm ˈdɪfɪˌsiːl' in English (en-US).
The name 'Clostridium difficile' originates from Latin. 'Clostridium' refers to the genus of the bacterium, derived from the Greek word 'kloster' meaning spindle, and 'difficile' means 'difficult' in Latin, referring to its challenging growth in early laboratory conditions.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A bacterium that can cause severe diarrhea and colitis, often associated with antibiotic use.
Pronounced as 'klos-TRID-ee-um DIFF-uh-seel'. 'Klos' as in 'claw', 'trid' as in 'trid', 'ee' as in 'see', 'um' as in 'um'. 'Diff' as in 'different', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'seel' as in 'seal'.
Alternative pronunciation of the same bacterium, often used in medical contexts.
Pronounced as 'klos-TRID-ee-um DIFF-ih-kill-ee'. 'Klos' as in 'claw', 'trid' as in 'trid', 'ee' as in 'see', 'um' as in 'um'. 'Diff' as in 'different', 'ih' as in 'it', 'kill-ee' as in 'kill-ee'.