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Bacteria
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause infections and disease in animals and humans. The singular of bacteria is bacterium. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Unicellular, prokaryotic organisms that reproduce by cell division and usually have cell walls; can be shaped like spheres, rods or spirals and can be found in virtually any environment. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
Any organism assigned to the kingdom Bacteria. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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