Noun: corynebacterium (corynebacteria) ,ko-ru-nee-bak'teer-ee-um or ku,ri-nu-bak'teer-ee-um
- A genus of bacteria, some causing diseases like diphtheria
"Corynebacterium diphtheriae produces a potent toxin"
Derived forms: corynebacteria
Type of: eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria
Part of: genus Corynebacterium
Encyclopedia: Corynebacterium