| eschar |
A layer of dead, burned tissue.
Ãâó: www.vh.org/adult/patient/surgery/burninjury/glossa...
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| Escherichia coli |
A species of bacterium found in the healthy intestinal tracts of humans and other animals. It crowds out disease-causing bacteria and produces Vitamin K. However, a mutant strain of E. coli, found in undercooked beef, is very dangerous, can cause severe disease that can become fatal in small children and the elderly.
Ãâó: www.ecohealth101.org/glossary.html
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| eschar |
In medicine, this term describes a slough or dry scab that forms, for example, on an area of skin that has been burnt or exposed to corrosive agents.
Ãâó: www.bio.hw.ac.uk/edintox/glossall.htm
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| esculent |
Edible or fit for eating.
Ãâó: www.planetbotanic.ca/glossary.htm
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| Escherichia coli |
Bacteria that cause infection and irritation of the large intestine. The bacteria are spread by unclean water, dirty cooking utensils, or undercooked meat. See also gastroenteritis.
Ãâó: www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/patient/glossary/glossary...
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