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Bacterium

Verb Another word for bacterium — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bacterium is a type of microorganism that can cause disease or is used in fermentation, antibiotics, and research.

Synonyms & similar words

bacteria germ microbe bacillus virus pathogen bacteria microorganism bug prokaryote moneran amoeba paramecium protozoan eukaryote microbe microbe microbe microbe

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