vibrio

[ vib-ree-oh ]

noun

, Bacteriology.

, plural vib·ri·os.

1. any of several comma- or S -shaped bacteria of the genus Vibrio, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans and other animals.

vibrio

/ ˈvɪbrɪˌəʊ /

noun

1. any curved or spiral rodlike Gram-negative bacterium of the genus Vibrio , including V. cholerae , which causes cholera: family Spirillaceae

Derived Forms

• ˈvibriˌoid, adjective

Other Words From

• vib·ri·oid [vib, -ree-oid], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of vibrio¹

< New Latin (1854), equivalent to Latin vibr ( āre ) to shake + -iō noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of vibrio¹

C19: from New Latin, from Latin vibrāre to vibrate

Example Sentences

“While rare, the vibrio bacteria has unfortunately made it to this region and can be extraordinarily dangerous,” Hochul said in a news release.

From Seattle Times

The state Department of Health reports that as of Friday there have been 65 cases of vibrio vulnificus infections and 11 deaths in Florida this year.

From Seattle Times

While he has not yet seen cases of vibrio, some of those wounds have been infected with strep.

From Washington Post

Authorities said that the vibrio cholerae O139 strain for the student's infection, announced on Monday, and the contaminated samples are unrelated.

From Reuters

The team found evidence that species of vibrio, a naturally-occurring bacteria, some strains of which can cause a severe upset stomach, were able to colonise wet wipes.

From BBC