cholera toxin, B subunit-horseradish peroxidase |
<chemical> Conjugate of horseradish peroxidase and cholera toxin Synonym: bhrp, horseradish peroxidase-cholera toxin b subunit, cholera toxin-horseradish peroxidase, horseradish peroxidase-cholera toxin, ib4-hrp (26 Jun 1999) |
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cholera vaccine |
A killed bacteria vaccine containing equal portions of the inaba and ogawa strains of vibrio cholerae, used for immunization against cholera. It enhances protection in adults for about six months, but does not reduce faecal shedding of bacteria or reduce disease transmission. Other cholera vaccines are under development. (12 Dec 1998) |
cholera-red reaction |
A test for cholera vibrio whereby the addition of 3 or 4 drops of sulfuric acid (concentrated, chemically pure) to an 18-hour-old bouillon or peptone culture of the organism produces a colour from rose-pink to claret. (05 Mar 2000) |
choleragen |
A term suggested for a factor(s) produced during growth in vitro of the cholera vibrio and causes diarrhoea. Origin: cholera + G. -gen, producing (05 Mar 2000) |
choleraic |
Relating to cholera. (05 Mar 2000) |
choleraic diarrhoea |
Diarrhoea of infants in hot weather, usually an acute gastroenteritis due to the presence of Shigella or Salmonella. Synonym: choleraic diarrhoea. (05 Mar 2000) |
choleraphage |
Bacteriophage of Vibrio cholerae. Origin: cholera + G. Phago, to eat (05 Mar 2000) |
choleresis |
The secretion of bile as opposed to the expulsion of bile by the gallbladder. Origin: chole-+ G. Hairesis, a taking (05 Mar 2000) |
choleretic |
A choleretic agent. (18 Nov 1997) |
cholerheic |
Denoting diarrhoea produced secondary to unabsorbed bile salts. Origin: chole-+ G. Hairesis, a taking (05 Mar 2000) |
choleric |
Synonym: biliary. 2. Relating to or characteristic of biliousness. 3. Formerly, denoting a temperament characterised by a quick, irritable temper. Synonym: choleric. (05 Mar 2000) |
choleric jaundice |
Jaundice with the presence of biliary derivatives in the urine; occurs in regurgitation hyperbilirubinaemia. (05 Mar 2000) |
choleriform |
Resembling cholera. Synonym: choleroid. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholerigenic |
Cholerigenous Causing or engendering cholera. (05 Mar 2000) |
cholerine |
A mild form of diarrhoea seen during epidemics of Asiatic cholera. (05 Mar 2000) |