NCIt definition : A species of facultatively anaerobic, Gram positive, cocci shaped bacteria assigned
to the phylum Firmicutes. This species does not form endospores, is oxidase and catalase
negative, and non motile. G. sanguinis produces acid from sorbitol, mannitol and sucrose
and is positive for pyrazinamidase but negative for esterase C 4.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: Any bacterial organism that can be assigned to the species Gemella sanguinis.;