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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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Genetic evidence suggested these bacteria possess capabilities associated with ichthyocarbonate production, indicating they may contribute directly to mineral formation alongside their fish hosts.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Three doctors gathered and told the couple that the longer Waldorf’s cervix remained open and her uterus exposed to bacteria, the higher her risk of developing a life-threatening infection.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

For 40 hours, Barnica waited in the hospital for the heartbeat to stop, with her cervix exposed to bacteria.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

These bacteria can cause upper respiratory illness and had never before been reported in wild snakes in the United States.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The Earth had been saved by bacteria, but Concrete’s residents didn’t hear the good news.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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