Definition
corynebacterial
adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by bacteria of the genus Corynebacterium
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- Corynebacterial infections are commonly treated with antibiotics.
- The laboratory identified corynebacterial species in the patient's throat culture.
- Diphtheria is a serious corynebacterial disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
- Corynebacterial toxins can damage heart tissue in severe cases.
- The physician suspected a corynebacterial infection based on the clinical presentation.