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Definitions for mycobacterium
ˌmaɪ koʊ bækˈtɪər i əm; -ˈtɪər i əmy·cobac·teri·um
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Princeton's WordNet
mycobacteria, mycobacteriumnoun
rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases
Wiktionary
mycobacteriumnoun
Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy
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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.
Wikidata
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.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mycobacterium in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mycobacterium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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