Mycobacteriaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of bacteria.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Mycobacteriaceae are a family of bacteria that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy in humans.
- The Mycobacteriaceae family includes the species Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is the causative agent of tuberculosis.
- Mycobacteriaceae are typically slow-growing bacteria, which can make laboratory detection more challenging.
- Members of the Mycobacteriaceae family are often acid-fast, meaning they resist decolorization by acid-alcohol.
- Research on Mycobacteriaceae has led to the development of vaccines and treatments for diseases caused by these bacteria.