lactobacillus en · NOUN
Etymology
From the genus name. lacto- + bacillus
Meanings
- Any of many rod-shaped, nonmotile, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Lactobacillus, that ferment sugars to form lactic acid
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lactobacilli | Number=Plur | lexicographic |