Definitions for streptobacillus

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streptobacillus strep·to·ba·cil·lus

Spelling: [strep-toh-buh-sil-uh s]

IPA: /ˌstrɛp toʊ bəˈsɪl əs/

Streptobacillus is a 15 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 27 points.

You can make 5119 anagrams from letters in streptobacillus (abceilloprssttu).

Definitions for streptobacillus

noun

1. any of various bacilli that form in chains.
2. any of the Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Streptobacillus, common in rat saliva and a cause of ratbite fever.

Origin of streptobacillus

From New Latin, dating back to 1895-1900; See origin at strepto-, bacillus

Examples for streptobacillus

Still the terms thread, filament, or chain are more common for streptobacillus.