'mycobacterium' definitions:
Definition of 'mycobacterium'
(from WordNet)
noun
Rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases [syn: mycobacteria, mycobacterium]
Definition of 'mycobacterium'
From: GCIDE
- mycobacterium \mycobacterium\ n.; pl. mycobacteria. Any of various rod-shaped bacteria, some saprophytic or causing diseases. [WordNet 1.5]