Meaning Of The Word Bacillus

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What's The Definition Of Bacillus?

bacillus in American English
any of a genus (Bacillus) of rod-shaped bacteria that occur in chains, produce spores, and are active only in the presence of oxygen
noun: any rod-shaped or cylindrical bacterium of the genus Bacillus, comprising spore-producing bacteria

bacillus in British English
noun: any rod-shaped bacterium, such as a clostridium bacterium

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