Definitions
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- 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
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There is no effective drug regimen or surgical procedure for abacterial prostatitis/prostatodynia.
Letha's Asian Health Secrets Letha 2010
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