vibrion
9.4
A curved, rod-shaped bacterium that moves and often lives in water
- noun
- /ˈvaɪbriən/
- Archaic
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vibrión
- Under the microscope, the vibrion displayed a distinctive curved shape and rapid movement.
Examples
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The scientist identified a vibrion as the cause of the outbreak.
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Some marine vibrions are known to cause foodborne illnesses in humans.
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The vibrion was discovered in a water sample.
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Many vibrions can be harmful to human health.
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Some marine vibrions are known to cause foodborne illnesses in humans.
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Under the microscope, the vibrion displayed a distinctive curved shape and rapid movement.
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The scientist identified a vibrion as the cause of the outbreak.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vibrion comes from the root vibr- meaning 'to shake' or 'move quickly', the same root as vibrate and vibration. So, the name was given to tiny bacteria that look like they are shaking or moving fast, which is why a vibrion is a small, curved, motile bacterium.
