A bacterial rod-shaped cell that contains a spore at one end, imparting a drumstick shape to the cell, such as the spore-containing cells in the organism causing tetanus, Clostridium tetani. ... Origin: Mod. L. Dim. Of G. Plektron, an instrument to strike with ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: plek-trid′ē-ŭm Definitions: 1. A bacterial rod-shaped cell that contains a spore at one end, imparting a drumstick shape to the cell, such as the spore-containing cells in the organism causing tetanus, Clostridium tetani.
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