C. diff

English

Alternative forms

  • Cdiff, C.diff, C.-diff, C-diff, C diff

Etymology

Clipping of C. difficile.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsiː ˈdɪf/

Noun

C. diff (uncountable)

  1. Clostridium difficile, a species of bacteria.
    Synonym: C. difficile
  2. (pathology) A Clostridium difficile infection.
    Synonym: CDI
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