bacterium

1. (noun) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered plants
Synonyms: bacteria
Related Words: Neisseria gonorrhoeae, acidophil, acidophile, bacteroid, diplococcus, gonococcus, microorganism, rod



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