Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Mallei.
Mallei - as a noun
The small hammer-shaped bone of the middle ear.
Example: "A fracture of the malleus handle is a rare traumatic middle ear lesion."
The tripus (ossicle in cypriniform fishes).
One of the paired calcareous structures within the mastax of rotifers.
Example Sentences
"The bacteria Burkholderia mallei causes glanders in horses."
"Glanders is a highly infectious disease caused by Burkholderia mallei."
"Humans can also contract mallei through direct contact with infected animals."
"Burkholderia mallei can be transmitted from horses to humans."
"The mallei bacteria can survive in the environment for weeks."
Word Game Points
Is MALLEI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mallei is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MALLEI has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is MALLEI a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mallei is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMALLEI has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is MALLEI a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mallei is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMALLEI has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
