Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bacterio

Noun
/bækˈtɪərɪoʊ/
Definition
A term referring to bacteria, often used in scientific contexts.
Examples
  • Bacterio- as in bacteriophage, which is a virus that infects bacteria.
  • Research on bacterio-related illnesses has increased in recent years.
  • The bacterio- prefix appears in many scientific terms indicating the involvement of bacteria.
Meaning
Bacterio is a prefix used in biology to denote a relationship with bacteria or bacterial growth. It can be found in various scientific terms related to the study of bacteria.
Synonyms
  • Microbe
  • Bacterial organism
  • Pathogen