bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bacterial infection
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It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and bacterial infections.
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New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
These bacterial colonies serve as the primary food source for other creatures in the cave.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Other bacterial infections and fungal infections can sometimes cause vaginal ulcers.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
This can identify the exact bacterial species and help select the correct antibiotics.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 3 Mar. 2025
These bacterial colonies serve as the primary food source for other creatures in the cave.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Other bacterial infections and fungal infections can sometimes cause vaginal ulcers.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 28 Feb. 2025
This can identify the exact bacterial species and help select the correct antibiotics.
—Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Bacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacterial. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
Medical Definition
bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
a bacterial chromosome
bacterial infection
bacterial endocarditis
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