streptobacillus

strep·to·ba·cil·lus

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strep-toh-buh-sil-uh s]
- /ˌstrɛp toʊ bəˈsɪl əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strep-toh-buh-sil-uh s]
- /ˌstrɛp toʊ bəˈsɪl əs/

Definitions of streptobacillus word

noun plural streptobacillus any of various bacilli that form in chains. 1
noun plural streptobacillus any of the Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Streptobacillus, common in rat saliva and a cause of ratbite fever. 1
noun streptobacillus a bacterium that causes a type of rat-bite fever 0

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Origin of streptobacillus

First appearance:

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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Parts of speech for Streptobacillus

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streptobacillus popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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