bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bacterial infection
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Common causes of bacterial pneumonia include Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
But others may suffer from severe disease marked by extensive hair loss, secondary bacterial infections, emaciation and, eventually, death.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
While a bacterial infection can be treated with antibiotics, viral infections cannot.
—Joshua McElwee and Oriana Boselli, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
In general, being at a healthy weight equates to a healthier microbiome: Weight loss has been associated with more bacterial diversity and a better balance of good bacteria in the gut.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 19 Feb. 2025
But others may suffer from severe disease marked by extensive hair loss, secondary bacterial infections, emaciation and, eventually, death.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
While a bacterial infection can be treated with antibiotics, viral infections cannot.
—Joshua McElwee and Oriana Boselli, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
In general, being at a healthy weight equates to a healthier microbiome: Weight loss has been associated with more bacterial diversity and a better balance of good bacteria in the gut.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2025
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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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