bacilliform

< /bəˈsɪl əˌfɔrm/. of or like a bacillus; rod-shaped.

Bacteriology. characterized by bacilli.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or caused by bacilli
2. Also: bacilliform (bəˈsɪlɪˌfɔːm) shaped like a short rod

adj.

1. Having a rodlike shape.

adj.

1. Shaped like a rod.
2. Consisting of small rods or rodlike structures.
3. Caused by, relating to, or resembling bacilli.