bacteroid
American Heritage Dictionary:
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bac·te·roid
(băk'tə-roid') 
adj.
Resembling bacteria in appearance or action.
n.
Any of various structurally modified bacteria, such as those occurring on the root nodules of leguminous plants.
adj.
Resembling bacteria in appearance or action.
n.
Any of various structurally modified bacteria, such as those occurring on the root nodules of leguminous plants.
Saunders Veterinary Dictionary:
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bacteroid
1. resembling a bacterium.
2. a structurally modified bacterium.
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