
An obsolete genus of motile, anaerobic bacteria containing Gram-positive, straight or curved rods. Motile cells are peritrichous. These organisms may be pathogenic. The type species is Cillobacterium moniliforme. This genus is no longer recognised, and most of its species have been transferred to Eubacterium: Cillobacterium combesi is now Eubacteri...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: sil′ō-bak-tēr′ē-ŭm Definitions: 1. An obsolete genus of motile, anaerobic bacteria containing gram-positive, straight or curved rods.
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