'mycobacteria' definitions:

Definition of 'mycobacteria'

(from WordNet)
noun
Rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases [syn: mycobacteria, mycobacterium]

Definition of 'mycobacteria'

From: GCIDE
  • mycobacteria \mycobacteria\ n. pl. A group of rod-shaped bacteria, some saprophytic or causing diseases.
  • Syn: mycobacterium. [WordNet 1.5]

Definition of 'mycobacteria'

From: GCIDE
  • mycobacterium \mycobacterium\ n.; pl. mycobacteria. Any of various rod-shaped bacteria, some saprophytic or causing diseases. [WordNet 1.5]