E. coli

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Etymology

Abbreviation of the genus portion of a binomial species name beginning in E

Pronunciation

  • English: IPA(key): /ˈiː ˈkoʊ.laɪ/
  • French: IPA(key): /ə kɔ.li/

Proper noun

E. coli f

  1. Used, in context, to shorten the name and simplify the pronunciation of a species name with a generic name beginning with E and a specific epithet of coli.
    1. Escherichia coli
    2. Entamoeba coli

Usage notes

  • In scientific publications, a genus name starting with E will only be abbreviated to E. after having first been given in full. In popular use, E. coli is freely used, always with the meaning Escherichia coli.

Derived terms

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