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bacteriotome

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bac·​te·​rio·​tome | \ bakˈtirēəˌtōm \
plural -s

Definition of bacteriotome

: a mycetome containing bacteria

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First Known Use of bacteriotome

1946, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bacteriotome

bacteri- + -tome

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“Bacteriotome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacteriotome. Accessed 9 Aug. 2022.

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