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1. (n.) bacteroid
any of the rod-shaped or branched bacteria in the root nodules of nitrogen-fixing plants.
2. (adj.) bacteroid
Also, bacte&syl;roidal. resembling bacteria.
Etymology: (1850–55)
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1. (adj) bacteroid
a rodlike bacterium (especially any of the rod-shaped or branched bacteria in the root nodules of nitrogen-fixing plants)
2. (adj) bacteroidal, bacteroid, bacterioidal, bacterioid
resembling bacteria
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) bacteroid
alt. of Bacteroidal
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