family mycobacteriaceae

Thân thiện

A scientist examines a slide of family Mycobacteriaceae under a microscope.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of bacteria: "Family Mycobacteriaceae" is the scientific taxonomic name for a specific family of bacteria. This family includes several important genera, most notably the genus Mycobacterium.

Usage Notes

• This term is used almost exclusively in scientific, medical, and microbiological contexts. It refers to a formal classification group in biological taxonomy.
• It is a proper noun and is often capitalized when referring to the specific taxonomic rank: .

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The causative agent of tuberculosis belongs to the Family Mycobacteriaceae.
  • Bacteria in Family Mycobacteriaceae have cell walls with a high lipid content.

Advanced Usage

• In formal taxonomic writing, the family name may be italicized: .
• It can be used in a broader phylogenetic discussion:

Variants and Related Words

• Mycobacteriaceae: The core family name, often used without the word "family" in technical literature.
• Mycobacterium (noun): The most significant genus within this family, containing species like and .
• Mycobacterial (adjective): Relating to or caused by bacteria of this family.
  • Mycobacterial infections require specific antibiotic regimens.

Synonyms

• Taxonomic Synonyms: There are no common English synonyms for this precise scientific name. In informal contexts, one might refer to "the mycobacterium family" or "acid-fast bacteria," though these are not exact equivalents.

Related Phrases

• Member of Mycobacteriaceae: A phrase used to describe an organism classified within this family.
  • This pathogen is a confirmed member of Mycobacteriaceae.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a family of bacteria

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Mycobacteriaceae
• family Mycobacteriaceae