bacteria

UK
/bækˈtɪəriə/
US
/bækˈtɪr.i.ə/

Translations

bacteriumnoun

bacteria

pl

bacteria
pl
UK
/bækˈtɪəriəm/
US
/bækˈtɪr.i.əm/
The bacterium was observed under a microscope.
Бактерию наблюдали под микроскопом.
Additional translations
микробобобщённо; менее точно, чем «бактерия»

Definitions

bacteriumnoun
A single-celled prokaryotic microorganism; a member of the domain Bacteria, some species of which cause disease.
The doctor explained that a bacterium in the wound had caused the infection.