Key Terms:
Aerobic bacteria.
Bacteria which require oxygen in order to grow and survive.
Anaerobic bacteria
Bacteria which cannot grow or reproduce in the presence of oxygen.
Eighth cranial nerve disease
A disorder affecting the eighth cranial nerve, characterized by a loss of hearing and/or balance.
Gram-negative
Referring to a bacteria that take on a pink color when exposed to Gram's stain.
Gram-positive
Referring to a bacteria that takes on a purplish- black color when exposed to Gram's stain.
Gram's stain
A stain used in microbiology to classify bacteria and help identify the species to which they belong. This identification aids in determining treatment.
Kidney disease
Any disorder which impairs the kidney's ability to remove waste and toxins from the body.
Myasthenis gravis
A neuromuscular disease characterized by muscle weakness in the limbs and face.
Parkinson's disease
A neurological disorder caused by deficiency of dopamine, a neurotransmitter, that is a chemical that assists in transmitting messages between the nerves within the brain. It is characterized by muscle tremor or palsy and rigid movements.