bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bacterial infection
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These particles are called bacterial extracellular vesicles, or BEVs.
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Panteha Torabian, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Drug resistance was defined as not responding to ampicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, which are the antibiotics commonly used to treat bacterial infections like Shigella.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
If the nectar sits for too long, mold and bacterial growth will occur.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
The Mead Johnson fortifier used in the head-to-head clinical trial sponsored by Abbott was acidified to prevent bacterial contamination.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Panteha Torabian, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Drug resistance was defined as not responding to ampicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, which are the antibiotics commonly used to treat bacterial infections like Shigella.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
If the nectar sits for too long, mold and bacterial growth will occur.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026
The Mead Johnson fortifier used in the head-to-head clinical trial sponsored by Abbott was acidified to prevent bacterial contamination.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Bacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacterial. Accessed 21 Apr. 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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