abacterial

/ˌeɪ.bækˈtɪəɹ.i.əl/

eɪ · BÆKTꞮƏɹ · i · əl (4 syllables)

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Definition

Not caused by bacteria; characterized by a lack of bacteria.

Etymology

From a- (“without”) + bacterial.

Example Sentences

  • "an abacterial prostatitis model for studying immune cells"
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