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Deinococcus
Medical Definition: | A genus of gram-positive aerobic cocci found in the soil, that is highly resistant to radiation, especially ionizing radiation (RADIATION, IONIZING). Deinococcus radiodurans is the type species. |
Also Called: | Deinococcus radiodurans |
Previously Indexed: | Gram-Positive Cocci (1983-2002),Micrococcus (1983-1999) |
Deinococcus Medical Definitions and Terms
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