Bacterial
9 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Relating to or caused by bacteria, which are microscopic single-celled organisms. It describes conditions, infections, or processes involving these microorganisms.
“Bacterial infections require antibiotic treatment, unlike viral infections which do not respond to antibiotics.”
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14 points; good for using common letters and creating longer words
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