bacterial
adjective
bac·te·ri·al
bak-ˈtir-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or caused by bacteria
bacterial infection
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However, infections are usually mild compared to other forms of bacterial pneumonia.
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Scientists now believe the trigger for developing narcolepsy may be bacterial and viral infections, such as strep throat or a form of the flu.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Some Antibiotics Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Shipley, who lives in central Florida, had recently been prescribed the drops for a bacterial infection.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Scientists now believe the trigger for developing narcolepsy may be bacterial and viral infections, such as strep throat or a form of the flu.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Some Antibiotics Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Shipley, who lives in central Florida, had recently been prescribed the drops for a bacterial infection.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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