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桿菌

gǎn jùn·ㄍㄢˇ ㄐㄩㄣˋ

“rod-shaped bacterium; a type of bacteria with a cylindrical or elongated form; includes pathogens causing diseases such as diphtheria, tuberculosis, and tetanus.”

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桿

gǎn·ㄍㄢˇ

A stick or pole; a lever; a classifier for long objects like guns or poles.

菌

jùn·ㄐㄩㄣˋ

Germ; bacteria; fungus; mold; mushroom; Taiwan pronunciation is jun4.