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SARCINA

\sˈɑːsɪnə], \sˈɑːsɪnə], \s_ˈɑː_s_ɪ_n_ə]\

Definitions of SARCINA

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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A genus of gram-positive, anaerobic bacteria whose organisms divide in three perpendicular planes and occur in packets of eight or more cells. It has been isolated from soil, grains, and clinical specimens.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Genus of Schizomycetes.

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
By William R. Warner

Lit., a packet. A genus of the Schizomycetes, so-called because the cocci divide in three directions, thus resembling corded bales of goods. Same as sarcine.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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