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Endospore-Forming Bacteria

Medical Definition: A group of rods or cocci whose taxonomic affinities are uncertain. They form endospores, thick-walled bodies formed within the vegetative cells of certain bacteria, able to withstand adverse environmental conditions for prolonged periods.
Guide Notes: avoid: too general; prefer specific families & genera; DF: ENDOSPORE FORMING BACT
Previously Indexed: Bacteria (1976-1997),Spores, Bacterial (1976-1997)
Endospore-Forming Bacteria Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Gram-Positive Endospore-Forming Bacteria - Bacteria that form endospores and are gram-positive. Representative genera include BACILLUS; CLOSTRIDIUM; MICROMONOSPORA; SACCHAROPOLYSPORA; and STREPTOMYCES.

Endospore-Forming Bacteria Medical Definitions and Terms

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