Canadian Medical Guide > Organisms > Fungi > Ascomycota > Saccharomycetales > Saccharomyces > Saccharomyces cerevisiae Terms and Definitions




Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Medical Definition: A species of the genus SACCHAROMYCES, family Saccharomycetaceae, order Saccharomycetales, known as "baker's" or "brewer's" yeast. The dried form is used as a dietary supplement.
Guide Notes: when brewer's yeast or baker's yeast is the source of matter in enzyme or other metabolic studies use this heading; when given for therapy, use YEAST, DRIED; DF: SACCH CEREV
Previously Indexed: Saccharomyces (1966-1971)

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Medical Definitions and Terms

CANADIAN MEDICAL GUIDE

Thank you for visiting Canadian Medical Guide .com





Wildlife On Video »

Canadian Medical Guide Canada's Great Outdoors
Tour Canadian Rockies »
Book Banff »
Book Jasper »
Maligne Lake Boat Cruise »
Gondola Banff »
Hike Jasper »
Jasper Columbia Icefield »