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resident bacteria, bacteria living in a specific area of the body. bacteria, n.pl 1. small, unicellular microorganisms of the kingdom Monera. The genera vary morphologically, being spheric (cocci), rod-shaped (bacilli), spiral (spirochetes), or comma-shaped (vibrios). n 2. the phylum in which these microorganisms are classified. bacteria, aerobic, n.pl bacteria that require the presence of oxygen to live and grow. bacteria, anaerobic, n.pl bacteria that can survive and grow without the presence of free oxygen in their immediate environment. See anaerobe, facultative. n a microorganism that reacts with the iron in saliva to create a stain on the surface of the teeth. The color of the stain is indicative of the color, or chroma, of the bacteria. E.g., a green stain is caused by bacteria such as Penicillium and Aspergillus. bacteria, resident (oral), n.pl the microorganisms that are normally in the oral flora of an individual. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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