Bacterium

noun
bæk'tiriəm

Noun

  • (microbiology) 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 to be plants

    Similar:Bacteria
    Type of:Micro-organismMicroorganism

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