bacillary
Pronunciation: [ˈbæsɪˌlɛri]
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Context: "health, biology"
(adjective) related to or caused by bacilli, which are a type of bacteria. If something is bacillary, it usually has to do with infections caused by these tiny germs.
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The doctor explained that the bacillary infection was treatable with antibiotics.
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The patient's illness was not bacillary; it was caused by a virus.
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What are the common symptoms of a bacillary infection?
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