noun🔗ShareBacillesAny of various rod-shaped, spore-forming aerobic bacteria in the genus Bacillus, some of which cause disease."The lab technician identified the bacteria in the soil sample as bacilli due to their rod-like shape under the microscope. "Le technicien de laboratoire a identifié les bactéries dans l'échantillon de sol comme des bacilles en raison de leur forme en bâtonnet au microscope.microorganismdiseaseorganismbiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBacilleAny bacilliform (rod-shaped) bacterium."The scientist observed many bacilli under the microscope, noting their characteristic rod-like shape. "Le scientifique a observé de nombreux bacilles au microscope, notant leur forme caractéristique en forme de bâtonnet.microorganismbiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBacilles, germes(by extension) Something which spreads like bacterial infection."Sentence: "Rumors, like bacilli, spread quickly through the small office, infecting everyone with gossip." "Les rumeurs, comme des bacilles, se sont propagées rapidement dans le petit bureau, infectant tout le monde avec des commérages.microorganismdiseasemedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
