Mycobacterium as a noun is any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy while Mycobacteria as a noun is any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.
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