noun🔗ShareBaciloAny of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease."The soil sample contained a species of bacillus known to cause anthrax. "La muestra de suelo contenía una especie de bacilo conocida por causar ántrax.microorganismbiologydiseasemedicineorganismChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBaciloAny bacilliform (rod-shaped) bacterium."The lab technician identified the bacteria as a bacillus because it had a distinct rod-shaped appearance under the microscope. "El técnico de laboratorio identificó la bacteria como un bacilo porque tenía una apariencia distinta en forma de varilla bajo el microscopio.microorganismbiologymedicineorganismscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBacilo, germen(by extension) Something which spreads like bacterial infection."The flu's rapid spread through the school was a real bacillus, impacting everyone's ability to learn. "La rápida propagación de la gripe por la escuela fue un verdadero bacilo, que afectó la capacidad de aprendizaje de todos.microorganismdiseaseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading