biofilm

noun

bio·film ˌbi-(ˌ)ō-ˈfilm

: a thin usually resistant layer of microorganisms (such as bacteria) that form on and coat various surfaces

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These biofilms are communities of microorganisms that attach themselves to surfaces in a sticky, protective matrix. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Jan. 2025 Bacterial biofilms have contributed to a global rise in antibiotic resistance, which has created a serious healthcare risk by limiting treatment options. —

New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025 Some form dense plaques together, known as biofilms. —

Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025 So for example, bacteria tend to form what are known as biofilms, basically sheets of many bacteria lined up next to each other. —

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