bacterium

[hæk'tɪ(ə)rɪəm] n

gen.

bacteria f

bacteria [bæk'tɪ(ə)rɪə] n

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.

bacteria f

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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

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