noun Download 🔗Share Any of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease. Examples : "The soil sample contained a species of bacillus known to cause anthrax. " microorganism biology disease medicine organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any bacilliform (rod-shaped) bacterium. Examples : "The lab technician identified the bacteria as a bacillus because it had a distinct rod-shaped appearance under the microscope. " microorganism biology medicine organism science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) Something which spreads like bacterial infection. Examples : "The flu's rapid spread through the school was a real bacillus, impacting everyone's ability to learn. " microorganism disease Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading