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Noun: mycobacterium (mycobacteria)  ,mI-kow-bak'teer-ee-um
  1. Rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases
    - mycobacteria

Derived forms: mycobacteria

Type of: eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria

Part of: genus Mycobacterium

Encyclopedia: Mycobacterium