Organisms

Anaerobic Bacteria

Bacteria that can survive and grow in the complete, or nearly complete absence of oxygen.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Bacteria that can survive and grow in the complete, or nearly complete absence of oxygen.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Bacteria, Anaerobic

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

general; prefer specifics; do not use as a routine coordinate with a specific anaerobic bacterium; facultatively anaerobic bacteria: index only here & not also under BACTERIA, AEROBIC; infection: coordinate IM with BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM)

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History Note

84

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Previous Indexing

  • Anaerobiosis (1971-1983)
  • Bacteria (1966-1983)

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Tree Number

  1. B03w.130

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NLM Classification

QW 50

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Anaerobic Bacteria. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D001421. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D001421
  2. Anaerobic Bacteria. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q41097039