streptobacillus
Americannoun
plural
streptobacilli-
any of various bacilli that form in chains.
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any of the Gram-negative bacteria of the genus Streptobacillus, common in rat saliva and a cause of ratbite fever.
Etymology
Origin of streptobacillus
From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; see origin at strepto-, bacillus
Example Sentences
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A post-mortem examination found Ms Stapley was infected with streptobacillus moniliformis, commonly known as rat-bite fever.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2019
The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office ruled that the cause of death was streptobacillus moniliformis infection, commonly known as rat-bite fever, after exposure to an infected rat.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2014
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