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mycobacteria

A form of mycobacterium — Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

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Meanings

noun

pluralplural of mycobacterium

Synonyms & antonyms

nounrod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases

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eubacteria eubacteriumtrue bacteria

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Rhymes with mycobacteria

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APA

mycobacteria. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mycobacteria

MLA

“mycobacteria.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mycobacteria. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mycobacteria,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mycobacteria.

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