noun🔗ShareMycobacteriumAny 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. "Le médecin a identifié la présence de Mycobacterium tuberculosis dans l'échantillon du patient, confirmant un diagnostic de tuberculose.organismdiseasemicroorganismbiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading