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PROKARYOTES Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word prokaryotes. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word prokaryotes. (close relations)

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bacteria
nounn
noun

• (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants

germs
nounn
noun

• anything that provides inspiration for later work

• a small apparently simple structure (as a fertilized egg) from which new tissue can develop into a complete organism

• a minute life form (especially a disease-causing bacterium); the term is not in technical use

microorganisms
nounn
noun

• any organism of microscopic size

procaryote
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noun

• a unicellular organism having cells lacking membrane-bound nuclei; bacteria are the prime example but also included are blue-green algae and actinomycetes and mycoplasma

Best Hypernyms For PROKARYOTES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for prokaryotes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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being organism beings creatures microbiota organisms

Alternatives for BACTERIA

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