MYCOBACTERIACEAE Meaning and
Definition
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Mycobacteriaceae is a family of bacteria that are characterized by their unique cell wall composition and staining properties. They are classified within the phylum Actinobacteria and are known to be acid-fast bacteria, meaning that they retain a red stain when treated with acidic stains such as the Ziehl-Neelsen stain.
This family encompasses several genera, the most well-known of which is Mycobacterium. Members of the Mycobacteriaceae family are predominantly aerobic, non-motile, and non-spore-forming bacteria that are commonly found in soil and water, with some species being highly pathogenic.
The most significant member of this family is Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB) in humans. Other notable members include Mycobacterium leprae, the bacterium that causes leprosy, and Mycobacterium bovis, which causes bovine tuberculosis but can also infect humans.
Mycobacteriaceae bacteria are characterized by their slow growth rate and their ability to infect and persist within host cells, making them particularly challenging to treat and eradicate. They possess a unique complex lipid-rich cell wall that confers resistance to many chemical agents and allows them to survive adverse conditions.
Due to their medical importance, Mycobacteriaceae bacteria are extensively studied in the field of microbiology and are the subject of numerous diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies aimed at controlling the diseases they cause.
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A family of Schizomycetes, including cylindrical or filamentous cells, often branching, without a sheath.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of MYCOBACTERIACEAE
The term "mycobacteriaceae" comes from the combination of two words: "myco" and "bacteriaceae".
The prefix "myco-" is derived from the Greek word "mykes" which means "fungus". It is commonly used in scientific terminology to refer to fungi or fungal-related organisms.
The word "bacteriaceae" is a family name in the bacterial taxonomy system. It comes from the combination of "bacterium", which is derived from the Greek word "bakterion" meaning "small staff", and the plural suffix "-aceae" which is used to denote a family in taxonomy.
Therefore, "mycobacteriaceae" essentially means "fungus-like bacteria", referring to a family of bacteria that share similar characteristics with fungi.
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