Pronunciation of 'Mycobacterium'
The word 'Mycobacterium' refers to a genus of bacteria known for causing diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy. It is pronounced as 'ˌmaɪkoʊˈbæktɪriəm' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'Mycobacterium' originates from the Greek words 'mykes' meaning fungus and 'bakterion' meaning small rod, referring to its fungal-like growth and rod-shaped structure.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of bacteria that includes species causing diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.
Pronounced as 'MY-koh-BAK-teer-ee-uhm'. 'MY' rhymes with 'sky', 'koh' as in 'co', 'BAK' as in 'back', 'teer' as in 'tear', and 'ee-uhm' as in 'ium'.