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Adjective bacterioid has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebBacterioidNoun (Biology) 1. A bacterium, especially one that has acquired certain features or characteristics of another organism. Example sentence: The symbiotic relationship between the root-nodule bacterioid and the leguminous plant is essential for nitrogen fixation. Adjective (Biology) 1. Pertaining to or resembling a bacterium. Example sentence: The bacterioid cell wall is similar in structure to that of other gram-negative bacteria. Noun (Zoology) 1. A small, lobed structure found in the hindgut of termites that contains symbiotic bacteria. Example sentence: The bacterioids in termite guts help in breaking down cellulose. Noun (Local term) 1. In certain regions, a person who is obsessed with cleanliness and hygiene. Example sentence: My neighbor is a real bacterioid; he sanitizes everything before touching it. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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