clostridium
Definition
Genus of spore-forming, mostly gram-positive, bacteria of bacillaceae family that can survive boiling water and absence of oxygen (is anaerobic). Found commonly in soil and animal and human intestine, this pathogenic microorganism causes botulism, food poisoning, gas gangrene, infection of wounds, and tetanus. Its name comes from the Greek word 'kloster,' spindle, because of its shape when forming spores.
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clostridium is in the HACCP & Food Industry and Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subjects.
clostridium appears in the definitions of the following terms: anaerobic, clostridium botulinum, clostridium tetani, botulinus toxin, clostridium perfringens and spore
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