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bacterium

noun

(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…

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9
Starts with
B
Ends with
M
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm

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noun

  1. (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

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