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Bacilli: meaning, definitions and examples

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bacilli

 

[ bษ™หˆsษชlaษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology terms

Bacilli are a type of bacteria that are rod-shaped and can be found in various environments. They are known for their significant role in both beneficial and harmful processes, including fermentation and disease. This genus of bacteria includes both aerobic and anaerobic species and can survive in a variety of conditions. Some bacilli, like Bacillus anthracis, are notable for causing diseases in humans and animals, such as anthrax.

Synonyms

bacteria, germs, microorganisms

Examples of usage

  • Bacilli can be found in soil and water.
  • Certain bacilli are used in probiotic supplements.
  • Bacilli play a role in nitrogen fixation in the soil.
  • Antibiotics can target harmful bacilli in the body.

Translations

Translations of the word "bacilli" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bacilos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค•เคฟเคฒเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bazillen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ basilus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั†ะธะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bakterie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ทใƒซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bacilles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bacilos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bacilli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์‹ค๋Ÿฌ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุณูŠู„ูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacily

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bacily

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฝๅญขๆ†่Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bacili

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bakterรญur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะบั‚ะตั€ะธัะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ basiluslar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bacilos

Etymology

The term 'bacilli' originates from the Latin word 'bacillus', which means 'little stick'. This term was first introduced in the 19th century as microbiologists began to classify bacteria based on their shape. The discovery of bacilli is attributed to the pioneering work of scientists like Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch, who studied these microorganisms and their roles in infectious diseases. The classification of bacilli is part of the broader field of bacteriology, which continues to expand as new species are discovered and our understanding of existing species deepens. Over time, the study of bacilli has contributed significantly to developments in medicine and microbiology, particularly regarding antibiotics and vaccines.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,547, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.