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Definition of Mycoplasmas
1. mycoplasma [n] - See also: mycoplasma
Medical Definition of Mycoplasmas
1. Very tinymicroorganisms (usually spherical with a diameter of 0.3 to 0.8 micrometres, the smallest cells known) which are able to slip through most filters andare therefore often found as contaminating organisms in cultures, vaccines and other supposedly sterile preparations. Some types of mycoplasmas cause pneumonia. Mycoplasmal contamination is an important problem in biotechnology, but fortunately the microbes can usually be killed with antibiotics. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mycoplasmas
Literary usage of Mycoplasmas
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"However, even spherical organisms such as cocci or mycoplasmas can be distinguished
from mineral particles with the phase microscope since the ..."
2. Pacific Northwest Agricultural Insect & Plant Disease Study Manual by Hugh W. Homan, Russell W. Clausen (1998)
"Molds are usually associated with wet or damp conditions on the surface of tissue.
mycoplasmas mycoplasmas are nonmotile ..."
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