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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