also: ばくてりや
noun
bacteria; germs
Loanword from English 'bacteria'. Used in scientific and everyday contexts. Often interchangeable with 細菌 (さいきん), but バクテリア can sound more technical or Western.
See also: 細菌
この薬はバクテリアの増殖を抑える。
This medicine suppresses the growth of bacteria.
手には
There are many invisible bacteria on your hands.