VIBRIOS

Noun

vibrios

plural of vibrio

Source: Wiktionary


VIBRIO

Vib"ri*o, n.; pl. E. Vibrios, L. Vibriones. Etym: [NL., fr. L. vibrare to vibrate, to move by undulations.] (Biol.)

Definition: A genus of motile bacteria characterized by short, slightly sinuous filaments and an undulatory motion; also, an individual of this genus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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