mycobacteria

[US]/ˌmaɪ.kəʊ.bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/
[UK]/ˌmaɪ.kəʊ.bækˈtɪr.i.ə/
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Translation

n.a genus of bacteria, some of which can cause diseases such as tuberculosis
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Phrases & Collocations

mycobacteria infection

mycobacteria species

mycobacteria treatment

mycobacteria culture

mycobacteria diagnosis

mycobacteria resistance

mycobacteria testing

mycobacteria transmission

mycobacteria research

mycobacteria vaccine

Example Sentences

mycobacteria are known to cause tuberculosis.

research on mycobacteria is crucial for developing vaccines.

mycobacteria can survive in harsh environments.

doctors often test for mycobacteria in patients with respiratory symptoms.

mycobacteria are classified into several species.

infections caused by mycobacteria can be difficult to treat.

mycobacteria can be found in soil and water.

scientists study mycobacteria to understand their resistance mechanisms.

mycobacteria are important in the field of microbiology.

preventing mycobacteria infections is a public health priority.

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