Relating to or characterized by bacteritis, an inflammation caused by bacteria.
From bacteria + -itis (inflammation suffix) + -ic (adjective suffix). A medical term from the 1800s describing inflammatory conditions caused by bacterial infection.
When a doctor says you have a 'bacteritic infection,' they're describing inflammation caused by bacteria—your immune system is throwing an inflammatory tantrum trying to contain the invaders!
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