Colonization resistance
Colonization Resistance
Colonization resistance (pronunciation: /ˌkɒlənaɪˈzeɪʃən rɪˈzɪstəns/) is a term used in microbiology to describe the ability of the microbiota to prevent the establishment and proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms in the body.
Etymology
The term "colonization resistance" is derived from the words "colonization", which refers to the process of establishing a presence, and "resistance", which refers to the ability to withstand something. In this context, it refers to the ability of the body's microbiota to resist the colonization of harmful microorganisms.
Related Terms
- Microbiota: The community of microorganisms that inhabit a particular environment in the body, such as the gut.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease.
- Microbiology: The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa.
- Gut flora: The complex community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of humans and other animals.
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Colonization resistance
- Wikipedia's article - Colonization resistance
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