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streptobacillus

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[strep-toh-buh-sil-uhs] / ˌstrɛp toʊ bəˈsɪl əs /

noun

Bacteriology.

plural

streptobacilli

  1. any of various bacilli that form in chains.

  2. 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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