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Mycobacteriaceae

Mycobacteriaceae

9.9
A group of bacteria that includes types causing tuberculosis and leprosy
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪkoʊbækˈtɪəriˌeɪsiː/
  • Specialized
: Mycobacteriaceae
  • Mycobacteriaceae include the bacteria responsible for both tuberculosis and leprosy.

Examples

  • Scientists are studying the resistance patterns of Mycobacteriaceae to new antibiotics.

  • Researchers are studying Mycobacteriaceae to find new treatments for leprosy.

  • Members of the Mycobacteriaceae family can be found in a variety of environments.

  • The Mycobacteriaceae family includes the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis.

  • Mycobacteriaceae include the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis and leprosy.

  • The Mycobacteriaceae family is known for its role in causing serious diseases in humans.

  • Researchers are investigating the effects of Mycobacteriaceae on public health around the world.

Synonyms

mycobacteria
vsMycobacteriaceae
  • Specialized
1 9.7

A group of long, thin bacteria that includes types living on dead material and types causing diseases like tuberculosis

is a family term focusing on species that cause tuberculosis and leprosy

Surface Forms

Mycobacteriaceae singular
Mycobacteriaceae plural

Morphology

Mycobacteriaceae = Mycobacterium (semi-transparent) = Mycobacterium + aceae

Formed from the genus name 'Mycobacterium' with the taxonomic family suffix '-aceae'; the formation is regular in scientific nomenclature but the suffix is specialized and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

The word Mycobacteriaceae breaks into three parts: myco- meaning 'fungus' because these bacteria once looked like fungi, bacteri- meaning 'rod' like in bacteria, and the ending -aceae meaning 'family'. So, Mycobacteriaceae is the family of fungus-like, rod-shaped bacteria that includes the germs that cause tuberculosis and leprosy.