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FUSOBACTERIUM

\fjˌuːsəbɐktˈi͡əɹɪəm], \fjˌuːsəbɐktˈi‍əɹɪəm], \f_j_ˌuː_s_ə_b_ɐ_k_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə_m]\

Definitions of FUSOBACTERIUM

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A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria found in cavities of humans and other animals. No endospores are formed. Some species are pathogenic and occur in various purulent or gangrenous infections.

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