bacterium
Plural: bacteria, bacteriums
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
- A single-celled organism with cell walls but no nucleus or organelles.
Origin / Etymology
From New Latin bactērium, from Ancient Greek βακτήριον (baktḗrion, “small staff”), from βακτηρία (baktēría).
Scrabble Score: 15
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Words With Friends Score: 19
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