Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Doolittlea

👉 Doolittle, a term in biology that describes a type of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics due to its ability to produce a protein called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). This resistance allows it to continue reproducing despite being unable to be killed by antibiotics. The term "doolittle" comes from the Latin word for "little," referring to the small size and complexity of this bacteria, which makes it difficult to treat with conventional antibiotics.

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