Synonyms for
Coli
Definition
a type of bacteria that can cause illness in humans
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- E. coli
- coli bacteria
- coli infection
- coli O157:H7
- coli outbreak
- coli strain
- coli contamination
Word family
noun colon
Usage note
Coli is an abbreviation for Escherichia coli, a type of bacteria. It is most commonly used in medical and scientific contexts, often in phrases like 'E. coli infection'.
Example sentences
- The restaurant had to close temporarily due to a coli outbreak.
- Washing your hands regularly can help prevent the spread of coli.
- The health department is investigating the source of the coli contamination.
- If you have symptoms of coli infection, seek medical attention immediately.
- The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the patient's coli infection.
Quotes
"I think we're seeing a trend where people are becoming more aware of where their food comes from and what's in it," said John Boyce, a farmer who raises grass-fed cattle and chickens and was not affected by the coli outbreak.
"I am trying to focus on the fact that my daughter is alive," said the mother of a child who contracted a severe coli infection from a restaurant.
"The coli scare has prompted a lot of people to think twice about what they're eating," said the nutritionist.