Clostridium

See also: clostridium

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New Latin, from Ancient Greek κλωστήρ (klōstḗr, spindle) +‎ -idium (taxonomic suffix).

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Clostridium n

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Clostridiaceae – clostridium bacteria, including such human pathogens as the agents of botulism and tetanus.

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