Colonization of the stomach by H. pylori can result in chronic gastritis, an inflammation of the stomach lining, at the site of infection. Helicobacter cysteine-rich proteins (Hcp), particularly HcpA (hp0211), are known to trigger an immune response, causing inflammation.
imbues; imbued; imbuing. Learner's definition of IMBUE. [+ object] : to cause (someone or something) to be deeply affected by a feeling or to have a certain quality. A feeling of optimism imbues her works. His war experiences imbued in him [=caused him to feel] a strong sense of patriotism.
beÂ·musâ²edÂ·ly (-myoÍoâ²zÄ­d-lÄ) adv. beÂ·museâ²ment n. Usage Note: The word bemused is sometimes used to mean amused, especially when finding something wryly funny, as in The stream of jokes from the comedian left the audience bemused, with some breaking out into guffaws. Most of the Usage Panel does not like this usage, with 78 percent rejecting this sentence in our 2005 survey.