Noun: mycobacterium (mycobacteria) ,mI-kow-bak'teer-ee-um
- Rod-shaped bacteria with waxy cell walls, including pathogens
"Tuberculosis is caused by a species of mycobacteria";
- mycobacteria
Derived forms: mycobacteria
Type of: eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria
Part of: genus Mycobacterium
Encyclopedia: Mycobacterium