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Definition of Mycobacteriaceae
1. Noun. A family of bacteria.
Exact synonyms: Family Mycobacteriaceae
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Family
Group relationships: Actinomycetales, Order Actinomycetales
Member holonyms: Genus Mycobacterium
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Family
Group relationships: Actinomycetales, Order Actinomycetales
Member holonyms: Genus Mycobacterium
Medical Definition of Mycobacteriaceae
1. A family of gram-positive bacteria found in soil and dairy products and as parasites on animals and man. Several are important pathogens. (12 Dec 1998)