mycobacteria

American  

[mahy-koh-bak-teer-ee-uh] / ˌmaɪ koʊ bækˈtɪər i ə /

plural noun

Bacteriology.

singular

mycobacterium

1. rod-shaped aerobic bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium, certain species of which, as M. tuberculosis, are pathogenic for humans and animals.

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Other Word Forms

• mycobacterial noun

Etymology

Origin of mycobacteria

First recorded in 1905–10; from New Latin, a genus name; myco-, bacteria

Example Sentences

In these bogs, fungi compete with mycobacteria to grow within a decomposing "gray layer" that, similarly to lesions found in the lungs of tuberculosis patients, is acidic, nutrient-poor, and oxygen-poor.

From Science Daily

In the new proof of principle study, the researchers took a biological approach instead of a chemical one to develop a cocktail of enzymes that attack the cell envelope of mycobacteria.

From Science Daily

Among these, nontuberculous mycobacteria infections are notorious for their stubborn resistance to conventional medication and their penchant for afflicting those with existing lung diseases such as bronchiectasis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis.

From Science Daily

And other infectious agents, including legionella and non-tuberculosis mycobacteria, reside beyond the reaches of the treatment plant – finding hospitable environments in the pipes that distribute water to and within hospitals, hotels, homes and other buildings.

From The Guardian

Recent studies attributed the deaths to outbreaks of a parasite and mycobacteria.

From The Guardian