Colonization

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Colonization (Medicine)

Colonization (pronounced: kuh-luh-nuh-zey-shuhn) in the medical context refers to the presence of bacteria, viruses, or other microorganisms in or on the body, without causing disease. These microorganisms are often referred to as the body's normal flora or microbiota.

Etymology

The term "colonization" is derived from the Latin word "colonia", which means "settlement" or "colony". In the medical context, it refers to the settlement of microorganisms on or in the body.

Related Terms

  • Microbiota: The community of microorganisms that inhabit a particular environment in or on the body.
  • Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
  • Infection: The invasion and multiplication of pathogenic microbes in an individual or population.
  • Commensalism: A relationship between two organisms where one benefits and the other is not significantly harmed or helped.
  • Symbiosis: A close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms.

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