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Descriptor English:   Biofilms 
Descriptor Spanish:   Biopelículas 
Descriptor Portuguese:   Biofilmes 
Synonyms English:   Biofilm  
Tree Number:   A20.593
G06.120
SP4.031.100.200.292.663.189
Definition English:   Encrustations formed from microbes (bacteria, algae, fungi, plankton, or protozoa) embedded in an EXTRACELLULAR POLYMERIC SUBSTANCE MATRIX that is secreted by the microbes. They occur on body surfaces such as teeth (DENTAL DEPOSITS); inanimate objects, and bodies of water. Biofilms are prevented from forming by treating surfaces with DENTIFRICES; DISINFECTANTS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS; and anti-fouling agents. 
Indexing Annotation English:   coordinate IM with specific organism /physiol (IM); occurrence of biofilms on prostheses or other devices: coordinate IM with specific device (IM); infection of prostheses by biofilms: coordinate BIOFILMS (IM) with specific prosthesis (IM) + PROSTHESIS-RELATED INFECTIONS (IM) + specific infection (IM)
See Related English:   Adhesins, Bacterial
Bacterial Adhesion
Biofouling
Dental Deposits
Prosthesis-Related Infections
 
History Note English:   95 
Allowable Qualifiers English:  
CL classification DE drug effects
GD growth & development RE radiation effects
Record Number:   32342 
Unique Identifier:   D018441 

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