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Lactococcus lactis
Definition 1
A species of Gram positive, cocci shaped, lactic acid bacteria assigned to the phylum Firmicutes. This species is nonmotile, catalase negative, nonsporulating and produces lactic acid from lactose fermentation. L lactis may be an opportunistic pathogen in humans and animals. Most significantly this microorganism is used commercially in the production of buttermilk and cheese. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Lactococcus lactis. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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