E. coli is short for Escherichia coli -- bacteria (germs) that cause severe cramps and diarrhea. E. coli is a leading cause of bloody diarrhea.. coli is short for Escherichia coli -- bacteria (germs) that cause severe cramps and diarrhea. E. coli is a leading cause of bloody diarrhea.
Dean Moriarty. Dean, the Western hero of the story, is both a pedophile and sexual icon, hero and potential drug addict, criminal and holy guru. Dean is the incredibly flawed hero of the story who abandons those who love him and feel no remorse at his poor judgment and actions. Dean's life is a confused mess.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, who stood by him through thick and thin for 66 years, Cecelia (Moriarty) who died in 2012. He was also predeceased by sisters Eleanor Bowen, Estelle Crean, and June Loftus.