The name pseudomembranous is more of histology. It is a false membrane/ exudate overlying the mucosa.

What does the name of the bacteria C difficile mean?

Clostridioides difficile [klos–TRID–e–OY-dees dif–uh–SEEL] is formerly known as Clostridium difficile and often called C. difficile or C. diff. C. diff is a germ (bacterium) that causes severe diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon).

What is pseudomembranous inflammation?

Pseudomembranous colitis is inflammation (swelling, irritation) of the large intestine. In many cases, it occurs after taking antibiotics. Using antibiotics can cause the bacterium Clostridium difficile (C. diff) to grow and infect the lining of the intestine, which produces the inflammation.