1. Plural of campylobacter; a genus of curved or spiral-shaped bacteria commonly found in poultry and other animals, often causing foodborne illness in humans.
Usage: scientific/medical term; typically used in plural form; commonly abbreviated as Campylobacter in scientific contexts

Examples

• Campylobacters are one of the leading causes of bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide.
• Raw chicken frequently contains campylobacters that can cause serious infections if not properly cooked.
• The laboratory identified campylobacters in the contaminated water sample.
• Proper food handling practices help prevent campylobacters from spreading to consumers.
• Campylobacters thrive in the intestines of birds and are transmitted through undercooked poultry.