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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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BACTERIALLY Defined for Kids

adjective bac·te·ri·al \bak-ˈtir-ē-əl\

: relating to or caused by bacteria <a bacterial infection>

Medical Dictionary

adjective bac·te·ri·al \bak-ˈtir-ē-əl\

: 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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