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Definition of Aerobacter
1. Noun. Aerobic bacteria widely distributed in nature.
Exact synonyms: Genus Aerobacter
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Genus
Member holonyms: Aerobacter Aerogenes
Group relationships: Enterobacteriaceae, Family Enterobacteriaceae
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Genus
Member holonyms: Aerobacter Aerogenes
Group relationships: Enterobacteriaceae, Family Enterobacteriaceae
Medical Definition of Aerobacter
1. An officially rejected generic name of bacteria. The type species is Aerobacter aerogenes. Motile organisms previously placed in this species are now placed in Enterobacter aerogenes; the nonmotile organisms have been transferred to Klebsiella pneumoniae. The species Aerobacter cloacae is now known as Enterobacter cloacae. Origin: aero-+ G. Bakterion, a small staff (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Aerobacter
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