Synonyms for bacteria
bækˈtɪər i ə; -ˈtɪər i əmbac·te·ri·a

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1. bacteria, bacteriumnoun

   (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

   Synonyms:
   bacterium

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1. • Microbiology
   • Microorganism

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1. antibody

   actually this is an antonym

   Submitted by 210001350 on April 7, 2020  

2. plaque

   bacteria build up

   the hygienist said that i have a lot of plaque build up, an that i might have gingivitis

   Submitted by JP03 on October 23, 2014  

3. thermophile

   an organism that has adapted to living in very high temperatures(heat),such as bacteria or algae.

   Submitted by JP03 on March 13, 2015  

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1. List of paraphrases for "bacteria":

   bacterium, bacterial, bacteriological, germs

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1. Robin Patel:

   We’re talking about a lot of different kinds of bacteria and a lot of different types of antibiotics at the same time.

2. Professor Paul Dawson:

   Some people blow on the cake and they don’t transfer any bacteria. Whereas you have one or two people who really for whatever reason … transfer a lot of bacteria.

3. Kara Landau:

   Unripe bananas contain one of the world’s richest sources of prebiotic resistant starch, which resists digestion as it travels through your gut and feeds the beneficial bacteria living in your large intestine. A well-nourished gut microbiota will multiply and diversity, leading to better gut health, good gut health is linked to reduced inflammation, improved immunity, enhanced nutrient absorption, a supported mood, and less digestive issues, all of which can help you look and feel younger! For those that do not like the taste and texture of unripe bananas, green banana flour contains resistant starch in a different form, and can easily be added to smoothies and overnight oats.

4. Julie Meachen:

   We want to do an ancient DNA test to see who it’s related to and look at its microbiome to see if there are gut bacteria still there.

5. Lisa Drayer:

   You should also wash the peels of bananas, oranges, avocados, and grapefruit with cool tap water as bacteria can transfer from the peel to the edible flesh.