bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bacterial infection
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Risks in that approach include internal bleeding, bacterial infection, and digestive issues.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
The slowdown in the digestive system creates an environment conducive to bacterial growth.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Although most bacterial strains are harmless, some strains can make people sick and cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness or pneumonia, the CDC reports.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 May 2025
While sewage pollution is most acute after rains, experts found that the creek's bacterial counts—particularly E. coli counts—were dangerously high all the time.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
The slowdown in the digestive system creates an environment conducive to bacterial growth.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
Although most bacterial strains are harmless, some strains can make people sick and cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness or pneumonia, the CDC reports.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 May 2025
While sewage pollution is most acute after rains, experts found that the creek's bacterial counts—particularly E. coli counts—were dangerously high all the time.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
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“Bacterial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bacterial. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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