SARCIN Meaning and
Definition
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Sarcin is a term that has specific meanings in different scientific fields, particularly microbiology and botany.
In microbiology, sarcin refers to a type of bacteria called Sarcina. These bacteria are characterized by their unique cell arrangement in the form of cuboidal packets, which contain a large number of cells. Sarcina bacteria are commonly found in soil, as well as in the gastrointestinal tracts of animals, including humans. While they are generally considered non-pathogenic, they can sometimes cause infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
In botany, sarcin is used to describe a specific type of cell found in certain plant tissues, particularly in laticifers and in the outer integument of seeds. Sarcin cells are characterized by their elongated shape and their thick, lignified cell walls, which provide strength and support to the plant tissues they are a part of.
In both microbiology and botany, the term sarcin is derived from the Latin word "sarcina," meaning a package or bundle. This reflects the characteristic arrangement of cells in bacteria or plant tissues that are described as sarcin, resembling a cuboidal packet or elongated bundle structure.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for SARCIN
- aarcin
- zarcin
- xarcin
- earcin
- warcin
- szrcin
- ssrcin
- swrcin
- sqrcin
- saecin
- sadcin
- safcin
- satcin
- sa4cin
- sarxin
- sarvin
- sarfin
- Sa2cin
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