BACILLUS SUBTILIS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase bacillus subtilis. (close relations)
Definition of BACILLUS SUBTILIS
Best Alternative Words for BACILLUS SUBTILIS
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| bacterium | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| bug | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate • a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine • a small hidden microphone; for listening secretly • insects with sucking mouthparts and forewings thickened and leathery at the base; usually show incomplete metamorphosis • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use verb • annoy persistently • tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information | ||||||||
| germ | nounn | |||||||
noun • anything that provides inspiration for later work • a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism • a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use | ||||||||
| microorganism | nounn | |||||||
noun • any organism of microscopic size | ||||||||
| bacillus globigii | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a species of bacillus found in soil and decomposing organic matter; some strains produce antibiotics | ||||||||
| grass bacillus | ||||||||
noun • a species of bacillus found in soil and decomposing organic matter; some strains produce antibiotics | ||||||||
| hay bacillus | nounn | |||||||
noun • a species of bacillus found in soil and decomposing organic matter; some strains produce antibiotics | ||||||||
