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bacteri-

a combining form meaning “bacteria,” used in the formation of compound words: bactericide; bacteriuria.
Also, bacter-, bacterio-.


Origin:
< Gk baktrion little staff; see bacterium
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bacterio- or bacteri- or bacter-
pref.
Bacteria; bacterial: bacteriology.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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