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Streptobacillus

Definition:

Streptobacillus refers to a type of bacteria that is characterized by its elongated, rod-shaped structure. It is commonly found in both popular and local environments.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A genus of bacteria belonging to the family Leptotrichiaceae, often associated with various infectious diseases.
2. Referring to the individual bacteria of the Streptobacillus genus.

Usages:

• Medical:

  The streptobacillus bacteria can cause various infections in humans, such as rat bite fever and ulceroglandular tularemia.

  Sample Sentence: The doctor determined that the patient's symptoms were caused by streptobacillus infection.

• Bacteriology:

  Streptobacillus is often studied in laboratory settings to better understand its growth patterns and pathogenic properties.

  Sample Sentence: The researchers conducted experiments to examine the susceptibility of streptobacillus to different antibiotics.

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