bacillus is the dictionary form of bacilli Definition of bacillus
bacilli
1. [ noun ] (biology) aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
Synonyms: B bacilli
Related terms: eubacteria bacillus_globigii anthrax yersinia_pestis genus_Bacillus
Similar spelling:   Basilio
  Basilia
  basil
  Bazile
  baycol
  Basile
  bascule
  Baisley
  Bazzell
  Bagwell
  Basel
  basal
  bagel