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How to say: bacterium
Spelling:
Bacterium
Syllables
bacterium
US accent
/bæktˈɪɹiəm/
UK accent
/baktˈiəɹiəm/
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Definition
Definition — (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