NCIt definition : A species of facultatively anaerobic, Gram positive, rod shaped bacteria assigned
to the phylum Actinobacteria. This species has a very thin cell wall that may appear
Gram negative under the microscope. G. vaginalis may be found in the genital tract
or pharynx of humans and is a causative agent of bacterial vaginosis.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Gardnerella vaginalis.;