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tu·ber·cle bacil·lus

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  1. tubercle bacillus, Mycobacterium tuberculosisnoun

    cause of tuberculosis

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  1. tubercle bacillus

    The tubercle bacillus, also known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a type of bacteria that primarily causes tuberculosis in humans. It is noted for its resistance to the numerous forms of treatment, its slow growth within the human body, and its ability to survive within the macrophages of the immune system. Its name comes from the tubercles, or small nodules, that form in the lungs of infected individuals. The term "bacillus" refers to the rod-like shape of the bacteria.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tubercle bacillus in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tubercle bacillus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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