Any of several gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Campylobacter, that cause food poisoning

(pathology) A gastrointestinal condition characterized by diarrhea etc., caused by eating raw or unpasteurised food contaminated with campylobacteria.

(botany) Having the ovules and seeds so curved, or bent down upon themselves, that the ends of the embryo are brought close together.

(physics) A localized metric perturbation in an intrinsicly curved medium.

Synonym of campylotropous

plural of campylobacteriosis

plural of campylomorph

Any beetle of the genus Campylomorphus

Of or relating to campylobacteria.

plural of campylophage