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clostridium

[ klo-strid-ee-uhm ]

noun

Bacteriology.
plural clostridia
  1. any of several rod-shaped, spore-forming, anaerobic bacteria of the genus Clostridium, found in soil and in the intestinal tract of humans and animals.


clostridium

/ ɒˈٰɪɪə /

noun

  1. any anaerobic typically rod-shaped bacterium of the genus Clostridium , occurring mainly in soil, but also in the intestines of humans and animals: family Bacillaceae . The genus includes the species causing botulism and tetanus
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • Dzˈٰ徱, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • Dz·ٰi· Dz·ٰi· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of clostridium1

1880–85; < New Latin < Greek ōٰ-, variant stem of ōḗr spindle ( ō-, variant stem of ṓt𾱲 ( Clotho ) + agent suffix) + New Latin -idium -idium
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of clostridium1

C20: from New Latin, literally: small spindle, from Greek ōŧ spindle, from ōٳ𾱲 to spin; see -ium
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Example Sentences

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Botulism is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by toxins made by clostridium botulinum bacteria.

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They had found traces of the bacterium clostridium botulinum in one of Neruda's teeth.

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But crucially, the researchers also found in one of Mr. Neruda’s molars traces of the bacteria clostridium botulinum.

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Lavender developed a debilitating infection caused by clostridium difficile bacteria, which can result from the use of antibiotics.

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The outbreak that occurred last month was caused by clostridium perfringen, a type of food-borne disease that occurs when food is left at unsafe temperatures, health officials at Ohio said in a statement.

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