bacteria
/bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/noun
A type, species, or strain of bacterium.
Example sentence
- “Bacteria are microorganisms.”
Related words
germA pathogen: a pathogenic microorganism, such as a bacterium or virus.virusA disease caused by such an infectious agent; a viral illness.diseaseAn abnormal condition of a human, animal or plant that causes discomfort or dysfunction; distinct from injury insofar as the latter is usually instantaneously acquired.outbreakAn eruption; the sudden appearance of a rash, disease, etc.chronicOf a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.pandemicA pandemic disease; a disease that affects a wide geographical area and a large proportion of the population.