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mycobacterium

The correct spelling is mycobacterium.

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noun

Say it like: Myc-oba-cte-riu-m

The correct spelling is mycobacterium. Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

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  1. 1.Any of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.

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