baculiform

bac·u·li·form

(băk′yə-lə-fôrm′, bə-kyo͞o′lə-)

adj.

Rod-shaped.

[Latin baculum, stick; see bak- in Indo-European roots + -form.]

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baculiform

(bəˈkjuːlɪˌfɔːm; ˈbækjuː-)

adj

(Biology) biology shaped like a rod: baculiform fungal spores.

[C19: from baculi-, from Latin baculum walking stick + - form]

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baculiform - formed like a bacillus

bacilliform, rod-shaped, bacillar, bacillary

formed - having or given a form or shape

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