Morgan
Morgan (medical term)
Morgan (pronunciation: /ˈmɔːrɡən/) is a term used in the field of medicine to refer to a specific strain of bacteria, known as Morganella morganii. This bacterium is part of the normal flora of the human intestine, but can also cause infections in humans.
Etymology
The term "Morgan" is derived from the name of the American bacteriologist, Stanley Morgan, who first isolated the bacterium in 1906. The bacterium was later named Morganella morganii in his honor.
Related Terms
- Bacteria: Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful to humans.
- Intestine: The part of the digestive tract extending from the stomach to the anus.
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
- Morganella morganii: A species of gram-negative bacteria, which is often associated with urinary and respiratory infections.
See Also
- Stanley Morgan (bacteriologist): The American bacteriologist who first isolated Morganella morganii.
- Gram-negative bacteria: A group of bacteria that do not retain the crystal violet stain used in the gram-staining method of bacterial differentiation.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Morgan
- Wikipedia's article - Morgan
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