bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bacterial infection
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Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the upper respiratory system, causing the intense coughing fits the disease is named after.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Eggs should not be stored on the counter any longer than two hours to prevent possible bacterial growth.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Pleural effusion: Pleural effusion occurs as a complication of bacterial pneumonia when fluid builds up between the lungs and chest wall.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Apr. 2025
Contaminated dairy products are among the most common sources of such bacterial outbreaks, making early detection and recall critical for public health.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Eggs should not be stored on the counter any longer than two hours to prevent possible bacterial growth.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2025
Pleural effusion: Pleural effusion occurs as a complication of bacterial pneumonia when fluid builds up between the lungs and chest wall.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 13 Apr. 2025
Contaminated dairy products are among the most common sources of such bacterial outbreaks, making early detection and recall critical for public health.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bacterial
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“Bacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacterial. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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