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Definition of Clostridium perfringens
1. Noun. Anaerobic Gram-positive rod bacterium that produces epsilon toxin; can be used as a bioweapon.
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria, Bioarm, Biological Weapon, Bioweapon
Group relationships: Genus Clostridium
Group relationships: Genus Clostridium
Medical Definition of Clostridium perfringens
1. The most common aetiologic agent of gas gangrene. It is differentiable into several distinct types based on the distribution of twelve different toxins. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clostridium Perfringens
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