Etymology

Iraqibacter

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Today it means: Synonym of Acinetobacter baumannii. Full definition →

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The story

From Iraqi + -bacter. From Blend of Iraqi + translingual Acinetobacter due to the instances of infection of US military service personnel serving in Iraq by this bacteria.

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