MYCOBACTERIA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

rod-shaped bacteria some saprophytic or causing diseases

Categories: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True bacteria

Synonyms

Mycobacteria, Mycobacterium

🔗 Related Words

myco- – A related word in the same word family.

bacteria – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

These related words all descended from the same ancestor thousands of years ago.

➡️ Words that Start with MY

Mysidae Myoid Myringotomy Myrtle Myxosporidian Myxomas Myotonia Myelins Mycelium Mythicize Myricas Myotonic

Words that End with IA ⬅️

Sapraemia Sapremia Saprolegnia Sarcosporidia Sardinia Sarracenia Satanophobia Satureia Saturnalia Saturnia Sauria Saurischia