noun🔗ShareMykobakteriumAny of many rod-shaped, aerobic bacteria, of the genus Mycobacterium, that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy."The doctor identified the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the patient's sample, confirming a diagnosis of tuberculosis. "Der Arzt identifizierte das Vorhandensein von Mycobacterium tuberculosis in der Probe des Patienten und bestätigte damit die Diagnose Tuberkulose.organismdiseasemicroorganismbiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading