Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Not caused by bacteria.
  • adjective Free of bacteria.

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  • adjective Not caused by bacteria; characterized by a lack of bacteria.

Etymologies

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a- (“without”) +‎ bacterial

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Examples

  • There is no effective drug regimen or surgical procedure for abacterial prostatitis/prostatodynia.

    Letha's Asian Health Secrets Letha 2010

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