biofilme — meaning in English
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English meaning
- biofilm noun A structured community of microorganisms, such as bacteria, that adhere to a surface and are embedded in a self-produced protective matrix of mucuslike extracellular material.
Senses
biofilme is used for these senses in English:
- biofilm (biology, medicine) A thin film of mucus created by and containing a colony of bacteria and other microorganisms.