1. a curved rod-shaped bacterium, especially one that causes cholera or other intestinal diseases
Usage: medical; microbiology

Examples

• The vibrio bacteria were identified in the contaminated water sample.
• Vibrio cholerae is the pathogen responsible for cholera outbreaks.
• Scientists studied the vibrio under a microscope to understand its structure.
• The seafood was tested for vibrio contamination before being sold.
• Proper sanitation helps prevent vibrio infections in coastal areas.
• The laboratory cultured vibrio specimens for further research.