diplobacterium en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ ▲ Proto-Indo-European *trísinflu. Proto-Indo-European *dwís Ancient Greek δῐ́ς (dĭ́s) Ancient Greek -πλόος (-plóos) Ancient Greek δῐπλόος (dĭplóos)der. New Latinder. English diplo- Ancient Greek βακτηρία (baktēría) Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Ancient Greek -ῐος (-ĭos)? Ancient Greek -ιον (-ion) Ancient Greek βακτήριον (baktḗrion)bor. New Latin bactēriumbor. English bacterium English diplobacterium From diplo- + bacterium.
Meanings
- A bacterium composed of two adherent bacteria
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| diplobacteria | Number=Plur | lexicographic |