bacterial capsule

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Introduction

A layer of slime of variable composition that covers the surface of some bacteria. Encapsulation generally renders bacteria more virulent than non-encapsulated bacteria due to resistance to phagocytosis.

Also see encapsulated bacteria.

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References

  1. ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
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