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Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (Noun)

Meaning

Cause of tuberculosis.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis, a disease that has plagued humans for thousands of years.
  • The bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis infects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain.
  • The development of the BCG vaccine against Mycobacterium tuberculosis has saved millions of lives worldwide, particularly in developing countries where access to healthcare is limited.
  • Scientists are working to develop new diagnostic tests for Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which would enable faster and more accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis.
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis has a unique ability to evade the host's immune system, which has made it a persistent and difficult-to-treat disease throughout history.

Synonyms

  • Tubercle Bacillus

Hypernyms

  • Mycobacteria
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