streptobacilli

strep·to·ba·cil·lus

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Definitions of streptobacilli word

noun plural streptobacilli any of various bacilli that form in chains. 1
noun plural streptobacilli any of the Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Streptobacillus, common in rat saliva and a cause of ratbite fever. 1

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1895-1900; See origin at strepto-, bacillus

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