Glossary
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 12:07 AM
Site: Open Learning
Course: Understanding antibiotic resistance (UAR_1)
Glossary: Glossary
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metabolismThe chemical reactions in an organism that allow it to obtain the energy and nutrients it needs to grow and survive. |
metabolitesThe intermediates and products of metabolism. |
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)Bacteria that cause infections that are resistant to many commonly used antibiotics. |
microorganismsPathogenic and non-pathogenic microscopic organisms, including bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses. |
molecular diagnosticsDiagnostic tests that use molecular biology techniques such as PCR to analyse DNA from the patient or pathogen in order to diagnose disease. |
morbidityA measure of the illness or disability experienced by a population. |
mortalityA measure of the deaths in a population. |
multidrug resistanceThe resistance of a bacterial species to multiple antibiotics. |