Definition of "clostridia" []

• Plural form of clostridium. (noun)

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• "The caecum in particular, is favourable for the growth of anaerobes such as clostridia and bacteroides."
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• "We have now shown that genetically engineered clostridia can successfully treat tumors in animals."