abacterial
/ˌeɪ.bækˈtɪəɹ.i.əl/
eɪ · BÆKTꞮƏɹ · i · əl (4 syllables)
English
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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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