Anthrax
61anthrax pneumonia — noun a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse • Syn: ↑pulmonary anthrax, ↑inhalation… …
62Anthrax (UK band) — Infobox musical artist | Name = Anthrax Img capt = Img size = Background = group or band Alias = Origin = Gravesend, Kent, England Genre = Anarcho punk Years active = 1980 – 1984 Label = Crass Records Small Wonder Records Associated acts = URL =… …
63Anthrax Detection Device — The BSM 2000 is a Bacterial spore detection system developed by Universal Detection Technology in collaboration with NASA s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, that can detect Anthrax Spores in the air. How the Device FunctionsBy taking continuous air… …
64anthrax toxins — (1) (Anthrax edema factor) Multi subunit toxin produced by Bacillus anthracis. Active subunit is a calmodulin dependent adenylyl cyclase. (2) Anthrax lethal toxin (LeTx) Toxin responsible for the shock like effects of infection with Bacillus… …
65Anthrax bacillus — Germ Germ (j[ e]rm), n. [F. germe, fr. L. germen, germinis, sprout, but, germ. Cf. {Germen}, {Germane}.] 1. (Biol.) That which is to develop a new individual; as, the germ of a fetus, of a plant or flower, and the like; the earliest form under… …
66anthrax meningitis — a rare, highly fatal condition resembling typical hemorrhagic meningitis, caused by hematogenous spread of the anthrax bacillus from a primary focus of infection; manifestations include hemorrhagic cerebrospinal fluid and neurological signs and… …
67anthrax pneumonia — inhalational anthrax …
68anthrax vaccine adsorbed — (AVA) [USP] a cell free filtrate of cultures of an avirulent nonencapsulated strain of Bacillus anthracis, adsorbed on aluminum hydroxide, concentrated, and resuspended; used for immunization of persons with potential occupational exposure to… …
69anthrax spore vaccine — a live vaccine consisting of Bacillus anthracis spores in saponified diluent, used for vaccination of domestic farm animals against anthrax …
70anthrax bacillus — noun a species of bacillus that causes anthrax in humans and in animals (cattle and swine and sheep and rabbits and mice and guinea pigs); can be used a bioweapon • Syn: ↑Bacillus anthracis • Hypernyms: ↑bacillus, ↑B, ↑bioweapon, ↑biological… …
