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bacterial
adjective bac·te·ri·al \bak-ˈtir-ē-əl\
Definition of BACTERIAL
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria <bacterial infection>
— bac·te·ri·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of BACTERIAL
1871
BACTERIAL Defined for Kids
bacterial
adjective bac·te·ri·al \bak-ˈtir-ē-əl\
Definition of BACTERIAL for Kids
: relating to or caused by bacteria <a bacterial infection>
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bacterial
adjective bac·te·ri·al \bak-ˈtir-ē-əl\
Medical Definition of BACTERIAL
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria <a bacterial chromosome> <bacterial infection> <bacterial endocarditis>
—bac·te·ri·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb
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