abacterial

adjective abac·te·ri·al \ˌā-(ˌ)bak-ˈtir-ē-əl\

Definition of ABACTERIAL

: not caused by or characterized by the presence of bacteria <abacterial prostatitis>

1888

Medical Dictionary

adjective abac·te·ri·al \ˌā-(ˌ)bak-ˈtir-ē-əl\

: not caused by or characterized by the presence of bacteria <abacterial prostatitis>

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