Definitions for mycobacterium
ˌmaɪ koʊ bækˈtɪər i əm; -ˈtɪər i əmy·cobac·teri·um

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mycobacteria, mycobacteriumnoun

   rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases

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1. mycobacteriumnoun

   Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy

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1. mycobacterium

   Mycobacterium is a genus of bacteria that contains over 150 recognized species. This genus includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in humans, such as tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) and leprosy (Mycobacterium leprae). Mycobacteria are characterized by their tough cell walls, which are resistant to many common chemical disinfectants, antibiotics, and they have the ability to survive in harsh conditions.

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1. Mycobacterium

   Mycobacterium is a genus of Actinobacteria, given its own family, the Mycobacteriaceae. The genus includes pathogens known to cause serious diseases in mammals, including tuberculosis and leprosy. The Greek prefix myco means fungus, alluding to the way mycobacteria have been observed to grow in a mold-like fashion on the surface of liquids when cultured.

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1. Mycobacterium

   A genus of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria. Most species are free-living in soil and water, but the major habitat for some is the diseased tissue of warm-blooded hosts.

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1. • Eubacteria

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mycobacterium in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mycobacterium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mycobacterium
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mycobacterium
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mycobacterium
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
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