Definition of Rod-shaped

1. Adjective. Formed like a bacillus.

Exact synonyms: Bacillar, Bacillary, Bacilliform, Baculiform
Similar to: Formed
Derivative terms: Bacillus

2. Adjective. Resembling a rod.
Exact synonyms: Rodlike
Similar to: Rounded

Definition of Rod-shaped

1. Adjective. Shaped like a rod; long and cylindrical. ¹

2. Adjective. (biology) Specifically, describing a form of bacterium. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rod-shaped

rockwork
rockworks
rocky
rocky mountain spotted fever
rocky road
rocoa
rococo
rococos
rocoto
rocotos
rocquet
rocquets
rocs
rocuronium
rod-shaped (current term)
rod cell
rod cells
rod disks
rod fibre
rod for one's back
rod for one's breech
rod for one's own back
rod for one's own breech
rod granule
rod iron
rod monochromatism
rod nuclear cell

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