clostridial

clos·trid·i·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klo-strid-ee-uh m]
- /klɒˈstrɪd i əm/
- /kləstrˈɪdɪəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klo-strid-ee-uh m]
- /klɒˈstrɪd i əm/

Definitions of clostridial word

noun plural clostridial any of several rod-shaped, spore-forming, anaerobic bacteria of the genus Clostridium, found in soil and in the intestinal tract of humans and animals. 1
noun clostridial Of, pertaining to, or caused by a bacterium of the genus Clostridium. 1

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Origin of clostridial

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < New Latin < Greek klōstr-, variant stem of klōstḗr spindle (klōs-, variant stem of klṓthein (see Clotho) + -tēr agent suffix) + New Latin -idium -idium

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Parts of speech for Clostridial

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clostridial popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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