vibrio
/ˈvɪbrioʊ/
noun
- A type of bacteria that is shaped like a curved rod or comma, some of which can cause disease in humans and animals.
- Cholera is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, a type of vibrio.
- Eating raw or undercooked shellfish can sometimes lead to infection with harmful vibrio species.
- Scientists study vibrio bacteria to understand how they survive in saltwater environments.