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Noun: genus Corynebacterium
  1. The type genus of the family Corynebacteriaceae which is widely distributed in nature; the best known are parasites and pathogens of humans and domestic animals

Type of: bacteria genus

Part of: Corynebacteriaceae, family Corynebacteriaceae