1. of, relating to, or caused by bacilli (rod-shaped bacteria)
Usage: medical/scientific term
2. having the form or shape of a bacillus or rod
Usage: biology

Examples

• The bacillar infection was identified under the microscope.
• Bacillar dysentery is caused by certain species of Shigella bacteria.
• The bacillar structure of the organism made it easy to classify.
• Doctors tested for bacillar contamination in the water supply.
• The bacillar form distinguishes this bacterium from cocci and spirilla.