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Bacterial Very Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Bacterial has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

relating to or caused by bacteria

"bacterial infection"

2

Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.

"The bacterial infection was treated successfully after taking a full course of antibiotics."

In plain English: Bacterial describes anything related to tiny living organisms called bacteria that can make you sick if they get into your body.

"The doctor warned that eating undercooked meat could give you a bacterial infection."

Example Sentences
"The doctor warned that eating undercooked meat could give you a bacterial infection." adj
"The doctor warned me that the bacterial infection could spread if I didn't take my medicine." adj
"I learned in biology class how bacteria can be harmful or beneficial to human health." adj
"Washing your hands helps stop the growth of bacterial colonies on your skin." adj
See Also
neurosporene crescentin acetylglucosaminyltransferase toxinosis trench mouth lipobox neosporin huanglongbing
Related Terms
neurosporene crescentin acetylglucosaminyltransferase toxinosis trench mouth lipobox neosporin huanglongbing minocycline pseudopeptidoglycan stab trichomycosis urobilinogen carbuncle segrosome phasin transductant yeastolate bumblefoot pefloxacin

Origin

Bacterial comes from combining bacteria with the suffix -al. This formation was created to describe anything related to or caused by these microscopic organisms.

Rhyming Words
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