The bacteria
Example: Bacteria are microorganisms that can cause infections or illness
Definition
"The bacteria" refers to microscopic, single-celled organisms found in diverse environments. Some bacteria can cause infections or illness in humans and animals, while others play beneficial roles such as aiding digestion or decomposing organic matter.
Etymology
The term "the bacteria" comes from the Greek word 'bakterion,' meaning 'small staff' or 'rod,' which describes the shape of some bacteria. It was first used in scientific contexts in the 19th century as microbiology developed as a field.
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"The bacteria" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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