bacteria
n. small microscopic organisms made of only one cell bacterium n. singular form of bacteria | ||||
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Bacteria Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Bacteria
(pl. )
of Bacterium
(n.p.)
See Bacterium.
(pl. )
of Bacterium
(n.p.)
See Bacterium.
| WordNet 2.0 |
bacteria
Noun
1. (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 plants
(synonym) bacterium
(hypernym) microorganism
(hyponym) acidophil, acidophile
(classification) microbiology
(class) gram-positive
Noun
1. (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 plants
(synonym) bacterium
(hypernym) microorganism
(hyponym) acidophil, acidophile
(classification) microbiology
(class) gram-positive
bacterium
Noun
1. (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 plants
(synonym) bacteria
(hypernym) microorganism
(hyponym) acidophil, acidophile
(derivation) bacterize, bacterise
(classification) microbiology
(class) gram-positive
| hEnglish - advanced version |
bacteria
bacteria
\bac*te"ri*a\ (&?;), n.p. see bacterium.
similar words(3)
sulfur bacteria
ring rot bacteria
true bacteria
bacteria
\bac*te"ri*a\ (&?;), n.p. see bacterium.
similar words(3)
sulfur bacteria
ring rot bacteria
true bacteria
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
bacteria
baictéir
baictéir
Bacteria Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
bacteria
[bak-TEER-ee-uh]
A large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause infections and disease in animals and humans. The singular of bacteria is bacterium.
[bak-TEER-ee-uh]
A large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause infections and disease in animals and humans. The singular of bacteria is bacterium.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Bacteria
are single-celled microorganisms which can live as either independent organisms or as parasites. It is a bacteria that is responsible for the common throat infection "Strep throat."
are single-celled microorganisms which can live as either independent organisms or as parasites. It is a bacteria that is responsible for the common throat infection "Strep throat."
| Aids Glossary |
bacteria
plural of bacterium. Tiny, one-cell organisms of the class Schizomycetes. There is a vast assortment of bacteria, including many parasites.
plural of bacterium. Tiny, one-cell organisms of the class Schizomycetes. There is a vast assortment of bacteria, including many parasites.
bacterium (plural bacteria)
a simple single-celled microorganism. Bacteria are classified by their shape (e.g., rod, spirochete), staining properties (Gram positive or Gram negative) and habitat (aerobic, anaerobic). Many types of bacteria are pathogenic in humans.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Bacteria
Any of various one celled microorganisms of the plant kingdom, existing as free living organisms or as parasites of other organisms. Bacteria reproduces through subdivision. Bacteria is classified according to their behavior and shape. Group of micro-organisms that are a single cell approximately 1 micron in transverse diameter. Some bacteria cause disease in man, requiring treatment with an antibiotic
Any of various one celled microorganisms of the plant kingdom, existing as free living organisms or as parasites of other organisms. Bacteria reproduces through subdivision. Bacteria is classified according to their behavior and shape. Group of micro-organisms that are a single cell approximately 1 micron in transverse diameter. Some bacteria cause disease in man, requiring treatment with an antibiotic
Bacteria Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| EPA Glossary of Climate Change Terms |
Bacteria
One-celled organisms. Many act as decomposers that break down dead organic matter into substances that dissolve in water and are used as nutrients by plants.
One-celled organisms. Many act as decomposers that break down dead organic matter into substances that dissolve in water and are used as nutrients by plants.
| EPA Terms of Environment |
Bacteria
(Singular: bacterium) Microscopic living organisms that can aid in pollution control by metabolizing organic matter in sewage, oil spills or other pollutants. However, bacteria in soil, water or air can also cause human, animal and plant health problems.
(Singular: bacterium) Microscopic living organisms that can aid in pollution control by metabolizing organic matter in sewage, oil spills or other pollutants. However, bacteria in soil, water or air can also cause human, animal and plant health problems.
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
BACTERIA
Single-celled microorganisms that lack chlorophyll; some cause disease, others are necessary to sustain life (see Fecal Coliform Bacteria).
Single-celled microorganisms that lack chlorophyll; some cause disease, others are necessary to sustain life (see Fecal Coliform Bacteria).
bacteria (back-TEER-e-uh)
Singular: bacterium. Microscopic living organisms usually consisting of a single cell. Bacteria can aid in pollution control by consuming or breaking down organic matter in sewage, or by similarly acting on oil spills or other water pollutants. Some bacteria in soil, water or air may also cause human, animal and plant health problems.
Bacteria Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Rakefet |
Bacteria
Bacteria A numerous and varied class of microorganisms which exist in the air, earth, water, and in and on the bodies of plants, animals, and men. Bacteria, like all manifested things, are dual in action, being both beneficial and injurious to others: some of them provide the necessary enzymes for functional use, and others produce dangerous toxins. They are vital factors throughout the plant and animal kingdoms between which they are an organic link; and they are also a medium of contact between the astral and physical planes. As such they serve as material agents for certain phases of the operations of the laws of nature on the terrestrial plane.
Bacteria, then, are a host of visible and invisible agents which, on our plane, subconsciously carry out many processes of evolutionary life and death. They are links in the karmic chain by which the divine recorders, who follow the immutable laws in the universal mind, return to each being the results of whatever it was the antecedent cause. Thus the bacteria of a disease will multiply and produce their injurious toxins only when the karmic conditions within or surrounding the individual provide a suitable culture-medium for them. Even then, the toxemia may or may not be modified or overcome by the natural antitoxins of the blood aided by competent medical treatment. The typical disease germs found inactive in healthy throats, etc., are instances of a karma which, paradoxically, provides a dangerous contact with individual protection. The healthy person may be an unconscious carrier of the disease germ to someone who is due to reap the full effects of causes he had set in motion at some time.
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Bacteria A numerous and varied class of microorganisms which exist in the air, earth, water, and in and on the bodies of plants, animals, and men. Bacteria, like all manifested things, are dual in action, being both beneficial and injurious to others: some of them provide the necessary enzymes for functional use, and others produce dangerous toxins. They are vital factors throughout the plant and animal kingdoms between which they are an organic link; and they are also a medium of contact between the astral and physical planes. As such they serve as material agents for certain phases of the operations of the laws of nature on the terrestrial plane.
Bacteria, then, are a host of visible and invisible agents which, on our plane, subconsciously carry out many processes of evolutionary life and death. They are links in the karmic chain by which the divine recorders, who follow the immutable laws in the universal mind, return to each being the results of whatever it was the antecedent cause. Thus the bacteria of a disease will multiply and produce their injurious toxins only when the karmic conditions within or surrounding the individual provide a suitable culture-medium for them. Even then, the toxemia may or may not be modified or overcome by the natural antitoxins of the blood aided by competent medical treatment. The typical disease germs found inactive in healthy throats, etc., are instances of a karma which, paradoxically, provides a dangerous contact with individual protection. The healthy person may be an unconscious carrier of the disease germ to someone who is due to reap the full effects of causes he had set in motion at some time.
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Bacteria Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BioProcess International™ Glossary |
bacterium (plural, bacteria)
a single-celled, microscopic organism that reproduces by cell division, usually has a cell wall, and has no distinct cellular nucleus; some bacteria cause disease, whereas others are beneficial (aiding in digestion, for example).
a single-celled, microscopic organism that reproduces by cell division, usually has a cell wall, and has no distinct cellular nucleus; some bacteria cause disease, whereas others are beneficial (aiding in digestion, for example).
| Bioglossary |
Bacteria
Description: Members of a group of diverse single-celled organisms; organisms lacking a nucleus.
Source: European Commission CUB
Description: Members of a group of diverse single-celled organisms; organisms lacking a nucleus.
Source: European Commission CUB
| Soil Glossary - Mani |
Bacteria
Unicellular or multicellular microscopic organisms. They occur everywhere and in very large numbers in favorable habitats such as soil and sour milk where they number many millions per gram.
Unicellular or multicellular microscopic organisms. They occur everywhere and in very large numbers in favorable habitats such as soil and sour milk where they number many millions per gram.
| Agricultural Glossary/yigini2004 |
Bacteria
: Unicellular or multicellular microscopic organisms. They occur everywhere and in very large numbers in favorable habitats such as soil and sour milk where they number many millions per gram.
: Unicellular or multicellular microscopic organisms. They occur everywhere and in very large numbers in favorable habitats such as soil and sour milk where they number many millions per gram.
| Technical English by wpv |
BACTERIA
Microscopic unicellular living organisms.
Microscopic unicellular living organisms.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Bacteria
Simple single celled prokaryotic organisms. Many different species of bacteria exist. Some species of bacteria can be pathogenic causing disease in larger more complex organisms. Many species of bacteria play a major role in the cycling of nutrients in ecosystems through aerobic and anaerobic decomposition. Finally, some species form symbiotic relationships with more complex organisms and help these lifeforms survive in the environment by fixing atmospheric nitrogen.
Simple single celled prokaryotic organisms. Many different species of bacteria exist. Some species of bacteria can be pathogenic causing disease in larger more complex organisms. Many species of bacteria play a major role in the cycling of nutrients in ecosystems through aerobic and anaerobic decomposition. Finally, some species form symbiotic relationships with more complex organisms and help these lifeforms survive in the environment by fixing atmospheric nitrogen.
Bacteria Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
bacteria
a large, widely distributed group of typically one-celled microorganisms. (See anaerobic bacteria and sulfatereducing bacteria.)
a large, widely distributed group of typically one-celled microorganisms. (See anaerobic bacteria and sulfatereducing bacteria.)
| Phobia |
Bacillophobia
Fear of microbes
Fear of microbes
Bacteriophobia
Fear of bacteria
Bacteria Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Bacteria
Bacteria (singular: bacterium) are unicellular microorganisms. Typically a few micrometres in length, individual bacteria have a wide-range of shapes, ranging from spheres to rods to spirals. Bacteria are ubiquitous in every habitat on Earth, growing in soil, acidic hot springs, radioactive waste, seawater, and deep in the Earth's crust. There are typically 40 million bacterial cells in a gram of soil and a million bacterial cells in a millilitre of fresh water; in all, there are approximately five nonillion (5×1030) bacteria in the world. Bacteria are vital in recycling nutrients, and many important steps in nutrient cycles depend on bacteria, such as the fixation of nitrogen from the atmosphere. However, most of these bacteria have not been characterised, and only about half of the phyla of bacteria have species that can be cultured in the laboratory. The study of bacteria is known as bacteriology, a branch of microbiology.
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