Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a pseudomembrane.
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- adjective Characterized by the presence of a
pseudomembrane .
Etymologies
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Examples
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While diarrhea from antibiotics is often just a nuisance, certain antibiotics, including clindamycin Cleocin and generic, can lead to pseudomembranous colitis, a potentially life-threatening colon inflammation, in rare cases.
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While diarrhea from antibiotics is often just a nuisance, certain antibiotics, including clindamycin (Cleocin and generic), can lead to pseudomembranous colitis, a potentially life-threatening colon inflammation, in rare cases.
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Still, the expression “C. diff colitis” is used almost interchangeably with the more proper term of pseudomembranous colitis.
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The medical encyclopedia hit in MedlinePlus for pseudomembranous colitis is clear, concise, and written in a way that the average seeker of healthcare information can clearly understand.
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ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin®, approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by
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ViroPharma commercializes VancocinR, approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by
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ViroPharma commercializes Vancocin®, approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis caused by
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In addition, C difficile pseudomembranous colitis should be considered in patients who develop severe or prolonged diarrhea during or following amoxicillin-clavulanate therapy.
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Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that represents the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea and life-threatening pseudomembranous colitis.
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Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) is an anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that represents the leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea and life-threatening pseudomembranous colitis.
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