| bacteria |
A large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause infections and disease in animals and humans. The singular of bacteria is bacterium.
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| bacterial infection |
Infection caused by bacteria.
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| bacterial toxin |
A poison made by a bacterium that can be modified to kill specific tumor cells without harming normal cells.
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| bacteria |
(Singular 'bacterium') Microscopic living organisms that can aid in pollution control by metabolizing organic matter in sewage, oil spills or other pollutants. However, bacteria in soil, water or air can also cause human, animal and plant health problems.
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| bacterial pneumonia |
caused by bacteria, most commonly Streptococcus pneumoniae. Tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial pneumonia common throughout the world.
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