Bacteriosis
bacteriosis
bacteriosis bac·te·ri·o·sis (bāk-tēr’ē-ō’sĭs)
n.
An infection caused by bacteria.
Historical Examples
The walnut blight or bacteriosis is therefore to be figured with in planting the Persian walnut in the East.
Northern Nut Growers Association, Report of the Proceedings at the Fourth Annual Meeting Various
Mr. McMurren has been saying a few words about bacteriosis in which he has not given us an impression of seriousness.
Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the Various
Bacterial diseases in the higher plants have been described, bacteriosis in plants.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 Various
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