vibrio
/'vibriou/
Definition
- Noun:
- A curved, rod-shaped, motile bacterium: A vibrio is a type of bacteria characterized by its comma-shaped or gently curved rod form and its ability to move, typically using a flagellum.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The water sample was tested for the presence of vibrio.
- Vibrio cholerae is the bacterium that causes cholera.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Classification: The term "vibrio" is often used in scientific and medical contexts to refer to bacteria belonging to the genus . These bacteria are commonly found in aquatic environments.
- Several vibrio species are pathogenic to humans.
Variants and Related Words
- Vibriosis (n): An infection caused by bacteria of the genus .
- Vibriosis is often associated with consuming raw or undercooked seafood.
Synonyms
- Curved bacterium: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the shape.
- Comma bacillus: An older, more specific term sometimes used for .
Related Phrases
- Vibrio species: Refers to the different types within the genus.
- Not all vibrio species cause disease in humans.
Noun
-
curved rodlike motile bacterium
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