Microbial

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /maɪˈkɹoÊŠb.i.‌əl/

Full definition of microbial

Adjective

1. Of, relating to, or caused by microbes or microorganisms.
• 2013, Katrina G. Claw, Rapid Evolution in Eggs and Sperm, Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.