Definition of Mycoplasmataceae

1. Noun. Pleomorphic Gram-negative nonmotile microorganism similar to both viruses and bacteria; parasitic in mammals.

Exact synonyms: Family Mycoplasmataceae
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Family
Group relationships: Mycoplasmatales, Order Mycoplasmatales
Member holonyms: Genus Mycoplasma

Medical Definition of Mycoplasmataceae

1. A family of gram-negative, non-motile bacteria from human and animal sources. One saprophytic species is known. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mycoplasmataceae

mycophiles
mycoplasm
mycoplasma
mycoplasma infections
mycoplasma mycoides
mycoplasma pneumonia
mycoplasma pneumonia of pigs
mycoplasma pneumoniae
mycoplasmal
mycoplasmal pneumonia
mycoplasmas
mycoplasmata
mycoplasmataceae (current term)
mycoplasmatales
mycoplasmatales infections
mycoplasmic
mycoplasms
mycoprotein
mycoproteins
mycopus
mycoremediation
mycoremediations
mycorhiza
mycorhizae
mycorhizas
mycorrhiza
mycorrhizae

Literary usage of Mycoplasmataceae

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals edited by Kim Waggie (1994)
"... Family: mycoplasmataceae). Disease induced: Mycoplasmosis. a. Morphology: Cells are pleomorphic and vary in ..."

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