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bacteroides

bac·te·roi·des
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak-tuh-roi-deez]
    • /ˌbæk təˈrɔɪ diz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak-tuh-roi-deez]
    • /ˌbæk təˈrɔɪ diz/

Definition of bacteroides word

  • noun plural bacteroides any of several rod-shaped, anaerobic bacteria of the genus Bacteroides, occurring in the alimentary and genitourinary tracts of humans and other mammals, certain species of which are pathogenic. 1

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Origin of bacteroides

First appearance:

before 1919
One of the 14% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1919; See origin at bacter(i)-, -oid

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bacteroides popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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