In a manner relating to or based on bacteriology; according to bacteriological principles or methods.
From bacteriological + -ly (adverb-forming suffix). Allows bacteriological concepts to be applied to actions or descriptions in scientific contexts.
When a lab report says something is 'bacteriologically confirmed,' it means they've actually grown and identified the bacteria with certainty—not just guessed based on symptoms.
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