释义 |
fu·si·for·mis \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈfȯrmə̇s\ noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from International Scientific Vocabulary fusiform in some classifications : a genus of parasitic anaerobic or microaerophilic nonmotile bacteria (family Bacteroidaceae) that stain unevenly, form no spores, and are often associated with purulent lesions |