Dental Dictionary:

Prevotella intermedia

(pre″votel′ə in″ tər me′ de-ə)
n

A species of gram-negative anaerobic bacilli found in gingival crevices that is believed to be responsible for gingivitis, chronic periodontitis, and other infections of the mouth.

 
 
 

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