bacterial
bækˈtɪəriəl
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Definition of bacterial - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

related to bacteriaTECH.relating to or caused by bacteriaTECH.
  • bacterial infections can be serious if not treated..
  • Bacterial contamination can spoil food quickly.
  • Bacterial growth was evident in the petri dish.
microbial pathogenic
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Expressions with bacterial

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number of bacteria measured in a fixed amount of material
The lab reported a low bacterial count in the treated water sample.
microorganisms that naturally inhabit a specific environment
The bacterial flora of the gut plays a crucial role in digestion..
film of bacteria on teeth causing cavities
Brushing helps remove bacterial plaque from teeth.
group of bacteria of the same kind with special shared genetic features
The doctor identified a new bacterial strain that resists common antibiotics.
vaginal condition caused by imbalance of normal bacteria and overgrowth of others
The doctor diagnosed bacterial vaginosis after reviewing her test results.
rigid outer layer surrounding a bacterium, giving shape and physical protection
Penicillin works by disrupting the bacterial cell wall during growth.

Origin of bacterial

Greek, bakterion (small staff)

Terms with bacterial included in their meaning

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tooth damage
deterioration of tooth structure due to bacterial activity
dairy
milk that has spoiled due to bacterial growth, often unintentional
medical
contagious bacterial disease affecting humans and animals
medical
antibiotic from molds treating bacterial infections
rottedadj.
biology
decayed or decomposed due to bacterial or fungal action
medical
contagious bacterial disease that mainly attacks the lungs and other organs
medicine
medical course of antibiotic drugs used to fight bacterial infection
medical
bacterial infection from a cat scratch or bite

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  1. French:bactérien, ...
  2. German:bakteriell, ...
  3. Italian:batterico, ...
  4. Spanish:bacteriano, ...
  5. Portuguese:bacteriano, ...
  6. Chinese:细菌引起的, ...
  7. Japanese:細菌性, ...
  8. Arabic:بَكْتِيري, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַיְדַּקִּי, ...
  10. Russian:бактериальный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бактеріальний, ...
  12. Hindi:जीवाणु संबंधी, ...

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