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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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We've had a "honeymoon period" of 25 years of low activity, he said, which means there hasn't been as much exposure to the bacteria, leaving populations potentially more susceptible now.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The gut is home to trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

On the other, they might inadvertently bring in a disease or bacteria.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Though gone from the stomachs of people in the industrialised world, the bacteria has been detected among tribes in Africa and South America, Sarhan said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Chicago’s water teemed with bacteria, thanks mainly to the Chicago River.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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