mallei

Meanings

• A type of soft, waxy substance produced by certain microorganisms, primarily Mycobacterium.

  - "Mallei is a type of waxy substance produced by Mycobacterium."
  - "Mallei is a soft, waxy substance that is a hallmark of certain mycobacterial infections."

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Synonyms

hammer , malleus Weberi , tripus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mallei
Alleluias , meliouis , and mellifluous

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Mallei (mycobacterium) () : A type of mycobacterium that causes certain infections.
   

2. Mallei (waxy substance) () : A soft, waxy substance produced by certain microorganisms, primarily Mycobacterium.
   

3. Mallei (hammer) () : A tool used for driving nails or other objects into place, by striking them with a heavy, solid head, which is usually made of metal or wood.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of mallei that leads to same result
hammer , mallei , malleus , malleuses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'mallei' comes from the Latin word 'malleus', which means 'hammer'. This name was given to a type of mycobacterium that causes certain infections, due to the belief that the bacteria 'hammered' the body's cells.

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Trivia

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1. Mallei is the Latin word for 'hammer'. This name was given to a type of mycobacterium that causes certain infections, due to the belief that the bacteria 'hammered' the body's cells. However, this etymology is not universally accepted, and some sources suggest that the name 'mallei' may have been derived from the Latin word 'mollis', which means 'soft' or 'pliable'. This alternative etymology is also not universally accepted, and the true origin of the name 'mallei' remains a matter of debate among scholars and experts in the field of mycobacteriology.

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   - To memorize Mallei, try visualizing it as a soft, waxy substance produced by certain microorganisms, primarily Mycobacterium. Imagine it being used in various applications, such as in medicine for treating certain infections, or in cosmetics for making skincare products. Visualize the different ways Mallei can be extracted, processed, and purified, and imagine the various tools and equipment that can be used for these purposes. Try to create a mental image of Mallei in all its forms, and hold this image in your mind as you memorize the different properties, characteristics, and uses of Mallei.

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