Bacillary: meaning, definitions and examples

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bacillary

 

[ bəˈsɪləri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical term

Bacillary refers to something that is related to or caused by bacilli, which are rod-shaped bacteria. These bacteria can be the cause of various diseases, particularly in cases like tuberculosis. The term is often used in medical contexts when discussing infections or diseases stemming from these types of bacteria.

Synonyms

bacterial, microbial, rod-shaped

Examples of usage

  • Bacillary dysentery can lead to severe diarrhea.
  • The bacillary form of tuberculosis is highly contagious.
  • Vaccines can prevent some bacillary infections.

Translations

Translations of the word "bacillary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bacilar

🇮🇳 बैक्टीरिया से संबंधित

🇩🇪 bakteriell

🇮🇩 basil

🇺🇦 бактеріальний

🇵🇱 bakteriowy

🇯🇵 細菌性の

🇫🇷 bactérien

🇪🇸 bacilar

🇹🇷 basilik

🇰🇷 세균의

🇸🇦 بكتيري

🇨🇿 bacilární

🇸🇰 baktériový

🇨🇳 杆状的

🇸🇮 bakterijski

🇮🇸 bakteríur

🇰🇿 бактериялық

🇬🇪 ბაქტერიული

🇦🇿 bakterial

🇲🇽 bacilar

Word origin

The term 'bacillary' originates from the Latin word 'bacillus', which means 'little stick', used to describe the rod-shaped structure of certain bacteria. 'Bacillus' was first introduced in the late 19th century when bacteriology was becoming an established science. It was used by scientists like Robert Koch in the identification of the bacteria causing diseases. The suffix '-ary' denotes 'related to', thereby forming the adjective 'bacillary' to express relation to rod-shaped bacteria. Over time, the term has appeared in various medical texts and discussions concerning infectious diseases, reinforcing its importance in the field of medicine.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,322, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.