What does bacillus mean?
Bacillus means Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease..
Bacillus
/bæˈsɪl.əs/ · noun
Meaning
Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease..
Definitions by Sense
- Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease.
- Any bacilliform (rod-shaped) bacterium.
- (figurative, by extension) Something which spreads like bacterial infection.
Example Sentences
'This again,' said the Bacteriologist, slipping a glass slide under the microscope, 'is a preparation of the celebrated Bacillus of cholera - the cholera germ.'
"You will conceive a bunch of grapes," said he, "which are covered by some infinitesimal but noxious bacillus.
The “bacillus of boom or depression,” he wrote, travels freely “from country to country.”
Synonyms for bacillus
Antonyms for bacillus
Related Words
Word Forms
- bacilli
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bacillus?
Common synonyms include bacilli, b.
What is the opposite of bacillus?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bacillus in a sentence?
'This again,' said the Bacteriologist, slipping a glass slide under the microscope, 'is a preparation of the celebrated Bacillus of cholera - the cholera germ.'
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