Non-Fermentative Gram Negative Bacillus

**Semantic type:** Bacterium

**Definition:** Any rod shaped, anaerobic bacteria that cannot convert carbohydrates into acids and alcohols and has a cell wall that contains low levels of peptidoglycan and stains pink with the Gram staining technique.

**Synonyms:** - NON-FERMENTATIVE GRAM-NEGATIVE BACILLUS - Non-Fermentative Gram-Negative Rod - Non-fermentative Gram-negative Rod