No. 8,727 in French

bactéries

"Bactéries" are microorganisms consisting of a single cell.

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Les bactéries peuvent causer des infections si elles pénètrent dans le corps.
Bacteria can cause infections if they enter the body.
In this sentence, 'bactéries' refers to microorganisms that can potentially cause harm to health.
Certaines bactéries sont essentielles pour la digestion humaine.
Some bacteria are essential for human digestion.
Here, 'bactéries' is used to describe beneficial microorganisms that play a crucial role in bodily functions.
La recherche sur les bactéries a permis de développer de nouveaux médicaments.
Research on bacteria has enabled the development of new medicines.
'Bactéries' in this context denotes the subjects of scientific study that contribute to advancements in medicine.

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