| Pronunciation: | | klâ'strideeum
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[n] spindle-shaped bacterial cell especially one swollen at the center by an endospore |
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CLOSTRIDIUM is a 11 letter word that starts with C. |
| | Synonyms: | | clostridia |
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| | See Also: | | eubacteria, eubacterium, genus Clostridium, true bacteria |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Clostridium is a genus of anaerobic bacteria that produce strong toxins and are responsible for diseases such as tetanus, botulism and gas gangrene. |
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