nocardia

no·car·di·a

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noh-kahr-dee-uh]
- /noʊˈkɑr di ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noh-kahr-dee-uh]
- /noʊˈkɑr di ə/

Definition of nocardia word

noun nocardia any of several filamentous or rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria of the genus Nocardia, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans and other animals. 1

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Origin of nocardia

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; < New Latin; after Edmond I.É. Nocard (1850-1903), French biologist; see -ia

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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