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bacterium [hæk'tɪ(ə)rɪəm] n
med.	bactérie f
bacteria [bæk'tɪ(ə)rɪə] n
environ.	bactérie f
med.	flore microbienne
bacterium Group of single-cell micro-organisms, the smallest of the living organisms. Some are vital to sustain life, while others are responsible for causing highly dangerous human diseases, such as anthrax, tetanus and tuberculosis. Bacteria are found everywhere, in the soil, water and air [hæk'tɪ(ə)rɪəm] n
environ.	bactérie f
English thesaurus
bacterium [hæk'tɪ(ə)rɪəm] abbr.
abbr., biol.	bact
med.	A single-celled microorganism. Bacteria occur naturally almost everywhere on earth, including in humans. Some bacteria can cause disease in humans. People with weakened immune systems, including people with HIV, are at a higher risk for bacterial infections than people with healthy immune systems.

bacterium: 228 phrases in 17 subjects

Agriculture	24
Bacteriology	11
Biotechnology	3
Chemistry	6
Commerce	1
Environment	18
General	8
Genetics	1
Health care	20
Ichthyology	1
Life sciences	12
Medical	70
Microbiology	6
Natural resourses and wildlife conservation	4
Natural sciences	25
Scientific	1
Virology	17