주로 토양이나 물에서 발견되는 막대 모양의 세균.
A rod-shaped bacterium, particularly those belonging to a specific genus found in soil and water.
예문:
"The scientist observed the rod-like structure of the bacillus under a high-powered microscope."
"Bacillus subtilis is a common soil bacterium used extensively in biotechnology."
질병을 일으키는 세균, 특히 결핵이나 탄저병을 유발하는 것과 같은 막대 모양의 병균.
A bacterium that causes disease, especially one that is rod-shaped such as those causing tuberculosis or anthrax.
예문:
"The tubercle bacillus is the primary causative agent of tuberculosis in humans."
"Researchers are developing new antibiotics to combat the resistant anthrax bacillus."