Definitions for: Vibrio


[n] curved rodlike motile bacterium



Webster (1913) Definition: Vib"ri*o, n.; pl. E. Vibrios, L. Vibriones. [NL.,
fr. L. vibrare to vibrate, to move by undulations.] (Biol.)
A genus of motile bacteria characterized by short, slightly
sinuous filaments and an undulatory motion; also, an
individual of this genus.

Synonyms: vibrion

See Also: comma bacillus, eubacteria, eubacterium, genus Vibrio, true bacteria, Vibrio comma, Vibrio fetus

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