Klebs-Löffler bacillus en · NOUN
Etymology
Discovered in 1884 by German bacteriologists Edwin Klebs (1834–1912) and Friedrich Löffler (1852–1915).
Meanings
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the pathogenic bacterium that causes diphtheria.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klebs-Löffler bacilli | Number=Plur | lexicographic |