noun Download 🔗Share Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease. Examples : "The lab technician identified the bacteria in the soil sample as bacilli due to their rod-like shape under the microscope. " microorganism disease organism biology medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any bacilliform (rod-shaped) bacterium. Examples : "The scientist observed many bacilli under the microscope, noting their characteristic rod-like shape. " microorganism biology medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) Something which spreads like bacterial infection. Examples : "Sentence: "Rumors, like bacilli, spread quickly through the small office, infecting everyone with gossip." " microorganism disease medicine biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading