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bacillary Definition

bac·il·lary (bas′ə ler′ē, bə sil′ər ē)

adjective

  1. rod-shaped; bacilliform
  2. consisting of rodlike structures
  3. of, like, characterized by, or caused by bacilli
Also bacillar ba·cil′·lar (bə sil′ər, bas′ə lər)

Etymology: ModL bacillarius: see bacillus

bacillary Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • dysentery: The complete absence of latrines was responsible for the ground being fouled and for the outbreak of bacillary dysentery.
  • haemoglobinuria: Conditions such as botulism, blackleg, bacillary haemoglobinuria, malignant edema and tetanus are all caused by clostridia.
  • dysentry: Typhoid fever, amoebic and bacillary dysentry can occur.