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bacterium meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of bacterium at MeaningMonkey.org. bacterium meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.BACTERIUM noun
Definition of bacterium (noun)
- (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
- synonyms: bacteria
Source: Princeton University Wordnet