Definitions for clostridium
klɒˈstrɪd i əm; klɒˈstrɪd i əclostrid·i·um

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clostridium, clostridianoun

   spindle-shaped bacterial cell especially one swollen at the center by an endospore

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1. clostridiumnoun

   a genus of anaerobic, spore-forming motile bacteria of the family Bacillaceae, including several pathogenic species, such as the causative agents of gas gangrene (Clostridium perfringens), botulism (Clostridium botulinum), and tetanus (Clostridium tetani).

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1. clostridiumnoun

   Any of several mostly anaerobic gram-positive bacteria, of the genus Clostridium, that are present in the soil and in the intestines of humans and animals

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1. Clostridium

   Clostridium is a genus of anaerobic, Gram-positive bacteria. Species of Clostridium inhabit soils and the intestinal tract of animals, including humans. This genus includes several significant human pathogens, including the causative agents of botulism and tetanus. It also formerly included an important cause of diarrhea, Clostridioides difficile, which was reclassified into the Clostridioides genus in 2016.

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1. clostridium

   Clostridium refers to a large genus of Gram-positive bacteria that are obligate anaerobes, meaning they can only survive in the absence of oxygen. They produce endospores, which can remain dormant for extended periods and resist harsh conditions. Some species are harmful to humans, capable of causing conditions such as botulism, tetanus, colitis, and food poisoning, while others are used industrially to produce biofuels and in medical research.

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1. Clostridium

   Clostridium is a genus of Gram-positive bacteria, belonging to the Firmicutes. They are obligate anaerobes capable of producing endospores. Individual cells are rod-shaped, which gives them their name, from the Greek kloster or spindle. These characteristics traditionally defined the genus; however many species originally classified as Clostridium have been reclassified in other genera.

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1. Clostridium

   A genus of motile or nonmotile gram-positive bacteria of the family Clostridiaceae. Many species have been identified with some being pathogenic. They occur in water, soil, and in the intestinal tract of humans and lower animals.

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   The numerical value of clostridium in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of clostridium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=clostridium
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clostridium
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clostridium
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6. ^ Wikidata
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