Prevotella intermedia
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Prevotella intermedia
(pre″votel′ə in″ tər me′ de-ə)
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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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