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A susceptible organism is an organism that is vulnerable to infection or harm from certain pathogens or toxins. These organisms lack immunity or resistance to specific threats, making them more likely to become ill when exposed. Enhancing immunity through vaccinations, proper hygiene, and healthy living can help reduce susceptibility to diseases.
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Is it better to use the word susceptible rather than the word sensitive in describing an organisms response to a drug?
This response is based only on how the words sound to my ear. An organism would be sensitive to a drug. An organism might be susceptible to an infection. We are all susceptible to the flu, to one extent or another. The flu is a known risk. Nickel in jewelry is not a widely known threat to public health. But I am sensitive to it; I break out in a rash from jewelry containing nickel.
What is susceptible to wax?
It is susceptible to heat -- it will melt.
What is host tissue?
Host tissue refers to the cells, tissues, or organisms that provide the environment for a parasite or pathogen to live and reproduce. It can be human, animal, or plant cells that are susceptible to infection or infestation by a foreign organism.
What makes organisms susceptible to a virus?
Organisms are susceptible to viruses when the virus can effectively enter the host cells, replicate within them, and evade the host's immune response. Factors such as the organism's immune system strength, genetic makeup, and prior exposure to related viruses can also influence susceptibility.
The term is used to refer to an individual living thing?
An organism.
What is the base word of susceptible?
The base word of susceptible is susceptSuscept is a noun that means an organism upon or in which another organism is or may become parasitic
Could an organism that is susceptible to an antimicrobial agent in laboratory testing fail to respond to it when that drug is used to treat the patient?
Yes, if the drug amount is not enough to treat the invading organism in the patient, or if the organism do not react to the drug a lot (small zone of inhibition is seen in the experiment)
Is it better to use the word susceptible rather than the word sensitive in describing an organisms response to a drug?
This response is based only on how the words sound to my ear. An organism would be sensitive to a drug. An organism might be susceptible to an infection. We are all susceptible to the flu, to one extent or another. The flu is a known risk. Nickel in jewelry is not a widely known threat to public health. But I am sensitive to it; I break out in a rash from jewelry containing nickel.
The past tense of susceptible?
The past tense of susceptible is susceptible. The word does not change its form in the past tense.
Is a koala susceptible to any diseases?
A major threat to the koala populations of Australia is the organism chlamydia, which has four major effects:blindnesspneumoniaurinary tract infectionreproductive tract infections, ultimately rendering animals infertile.Scientists are still working on a cure, as this disease is decimating some of the populations on the mainland.Koalas are also susceptible to leukaemia and skin cancers.
What is susceptible to wax?
It is susceptible to heat -- it will melt.
What is the past tense of susceptible?
Susceptible is an adjective, it doesn't have a past tense.
What is host tissue?
Host tissue refers to the cells, tissues, or organisms that provide the environment for a parasite or pathogen to live and reproduce. It can be human, animal, or plant cells that are susceptible to infection or infestation by a foreign organism.
Is candida albicans susceptible to penicillin?
Candida albicans is generally not susceptible to penicillin, as it is a fungal organism, while penicillin is an antibiotic that targets bacterial infections. Antifungal medications, such as fluconazole or amphotericin B, are typically used to treat infections caused by Candida species. Therefore, penicillin would not be effective in treating infections caused by Candida albicans.
What does susceptible mean?
* (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of; "susceptible to colds"; "susceptible of proof" * easily impressed emotionally
What susceptible mean?
* (often followed by `of' or `to') yielding readily to or capable of; "susceptible to colds"; "susceptible of proof" * easily impressed emotionally
What makes organisms susceptible to a virus?
Organisms are susceptible to viruses when the virus can effectively enter the host cells, replicate within them, and evade the host's immune response. Factors such as the organism's immune system strength, genetic makeup, and prior exposure to related viruses can also influence susceptibility.
