C. diff

/ˈsiː ˈdɪf/

noun

Clostridium difficile, a species of bacteria.

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C. difficileCDI
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Meanings

nounC. diff (uncountable)

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  1. uncountableClostridium difficile, a species of bacteria.

    Synonyms: C. difficile

  2. uncountablemedicineA Clostridium difficile infection.

    Synonyms: CDI

Synonyms & antonyms

nounClostridium difficile, a species of bacteria.

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C. difficile

nounA Clostridium difficile infection.

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CDI
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c. difficile

Origin

Clipping of C. difficile.

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