VIBRIONIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Caused by bacteria of the genus Vibrio

Example:

vibrionic dysentery

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

genus Vibrio (a genus of bacteria)

Derivation:

vibrio (curved rodlike motile bacterium)

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