bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bacterial infection
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Key Takeaways Eating late at night and being stressed can worsen gut problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and reduced gut bacterial diversity.
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Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
The Lifeform spawns from a black, bacterial mold that infests the yellow wallpaper and moist carpets.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Nicaraguan government issued a statement Sunday saying that Rivera died from a bacterial infection after his health had declined following a case of COVID-19, which led to his physical and neurological deterioration.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
The insects can carry Pierce’s disease, a bacterial infection that is often fatal to grapevines, according to the USDA.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
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Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
The Lifeform spawns from a black, bacterial mold that infests the yellow wallpaper and moist carpets.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Nicaraguan government issued a statement Sunday saying that Rivera died from a bacterial infection after his health had declined following a case of COVID-19, which led to his physical and neurological deterioration.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
The insects can carry Pierce’s disease, a bacterial infection that is often fatal to grapevines, according to the USDA.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
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“Bacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacterial. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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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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