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Topic: Science

bacteremic

IPA: //bækˈtɪrɛmɪk//

KK: /bækˈtɪrɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the presence of bacteria in the blood.

Example: The patient was diagnosed as bacteremic after the blood tests showed bacteria in his bloodstream.

bacterial

IPA: /bækˈtɪr.i.əl/

KK: /bækˈtɪr.ɪ.əl/

adjective

Definition: Connected to or caused by tiny living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope, often responsible for diseases.

Example: The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection.

bacterially

IPA: /bækˈtɪəriəli/

KK: /bækˈtɪrɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to bacteria or is caused by bacteria.

Example: The infection spread bacterially, leading to serious health issues.

bactericidal

IPA: /ˌbæktəˈraɪsɪdəl/

KK: /bækˈtɛrɪˌsaɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a substance that kills bacteria.

Example: The doctor prescribed a bactericidal medication to treat the infection.

bactericide

IPA: //bækˈtɛrɪˌsaɪd//

KK: /bækˈtɛrɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance that kills bacteria.

Example: The doctor prescribed a bactericide to treat the infection.

bacterin

IPA: //ˈbæktərɪn//

KK: /ˈbæktərɪn/

noun

Definition: A liquid containing dead or weakened bacteria that is used to create immunity against diseases.

Example: The doctor recommended a bacterin to help prevent the infection.

bacteriocidal

IPA: //bækˈtɪrɪˌsaɪdəl//

KK: /bækˌtɪrɪˈsaɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that kill bacteria.

Example: The new disinfectant is bacteriocidal and effective against a wide range of germs.

bacteriocide

IPA: //bækˈtɪəriəˌsaɪd//

KK: /bækˈtɪrɪəˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance that kills bacteria, often used in medical or agricultural settings to eliminate harmful microorganisms.

Example: The hospital uses a strong bacteriocide to disinfect the surgical instruments.

bacteriocin

IPA: //bækˈtɪəriəˌsɪn//

KK: /bækˈtɪrɪəˌsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of substance made by certain bacteria that can kill or inhibit the growth of other bacteria of the same family.

Example: Researchers are studying bacteriocins to develop new antibiotics.

bacteriologic

IPA: /ˌbæk.tɪə.riˈɒl.ə.dʒɪk/

KK: /bækˌtɪrɪəˈlɒdʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of bacteria and their effects on living organisms.

Example: The bacteriologic analysis revealed the presence of harmful bacteria in the water.

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