Bacteria (Noun)
Meaning
(microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Scientists have identified a new strain of bacteria that is resistant to multiple antibiotics.
- Researchers study the bacteria that live in the human gut to learn more about the immune system.
- Prokaryotic bacteria lack a cell nucleus, which sets them apart from other forms of life.
- Pathogenic bacteria can cause serious diseases, including tuberculosis and pneumonia.
- The use of antibacterial soap has led to concerns about the development of "super" bacteria.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Probiotic Flora
- Legionella
- Acidophile
- Eubacterium
- Genus Francisella
- Probiotic Bacterium
- True Bacteria
- Genus Calymmatobacterium
- Probiotic Microflora
- Neisseria Gonorrhoeae