organism
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She added that the drugs did not provide effective coverage against a Gram-positive organism, which was the most likely pathogen causing the infection.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Genetic analysis confirmed that the organism represents not only a newly identified species but also an entirely new genus.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
The organism, named Algophthora mediterranea, is a microscopic chytrid fungus that can infect a wide variety of hosts.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
The analysis revealed that preservation practices varied depending on both the type of organism and the time period in which the specimen was stored.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026
He lay in bed, thinking about the sufferings of his friend and colleague Dr. Musoke, fearful of what sort of organism had gotten loose among the medical staff at the hospital.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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