microbacteria

[mahy-kroh-bak-teer-ee-uh]

plural noun

Bacteriology.

singular

microbacterium 

1. rod-shaped, thermoduric, saprophytic bacteria of the genus Microbacterium, found chiefly in dairy products.

Word History and Origins

Origin of microbacteria¹

From New Latin; micro-, bacteria

Example Sentences

This is to prevent microbacteria and dust particles from entering my environment.

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The tentacle’s symbiotic microbacteria will digest any discarded tissue while your new form finishes emerging.

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Children, who are most susceptible to the microbacteria, are indicators of whether a disease has spread in a neighborhood.

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Micro?rganisms which live in contact with the air and need oxygen for their growth; as the microbacteria which form on the surface of putrefactive fluids.

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When the results came back positive for atypical microbacteria, another doctor suggested sending the samples away to have them tested for leprosy.

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