NCIt definition : A species of aerobic, Gram negative, rod and cocci shaped bacteria assigned to the
phylum Proteobacteria. This bacteria is nonmotile and oxidase negative. A. calcoaceticus
is thought to be a commensal organism of the skin and throat but may become pathogenic
in patients with underlying conditions, usually causing respiratory infection.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Acinetobacter calcoaceticus.;