Bacterioid

/bækˈtɪrɔɪd/ adjective

Resembling bacteria in form or appearance; bacteria-like in structure.

From bacteria + -oid (from Greek 'eidos' meaning form or appearance). Used to describe structures or organisms that look similar to bacteria but may not actually be true bacteria.

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