bacterial

adjective8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.7
bacterial infection8.5

An illness caused by the proliferation of harmful bacteria in the body.

bacterial growth8.2

Describes the multiplication or proliferation of bacteria, often in a culture or on a surface.

bacterial disease8.0

A general term for any disease caused by bacteria.

bacterial strain7.8

Denotes a specific genetic variant or subtype of a bacterium.

bacterial contamination7.5

Refers to the presence of harmful bacteria on a surface, or in food or water.

bacterial resistance7.4

Refers to the ability of bacteria to withstand the effects of antibiotics.

bacterial meningitis7.2

A serious type of meningitis caused by a bacterial infection.

bacterial pneumonia7.0

A lung infection caused by specific types of bacteria.