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Tubercle Bacillus

Description:

The term "tubercle bacillus" refers to a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is the causative agent of tuberculosis, a contagious and potentially life-threatening infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. Tubercle bacillus is an acid-fast bacterium that is characterized by its rod-shaped appearance, which can be observed under a microscope.

Senses:

1. Noun - Medical Sense:

   A specific strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis that causes tuberculosis.

   Example: After analyzing the patient's sputum sample, the doctor confirmed the presence of tubercle bacillus.

2. Noun - Biological Sense:

   A rod-shaped bacterium that belongs to the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex.

   Example: The tubercle bacillus is an intracellular pathogen capable of surviving within macrophages.

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• Tuberculosis Medical Books
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• Microscopes