Mycobacterium leprae

ریشه

Derived from the Greek words 'mykes' meaning 'fungus' and 'bakterion' meaning 'small staff', and 'lepra' meaning 'leprosy'.

مثال

• Mycobacterium leprae primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves.
• The discovery of Mycobacterium leprae as the causative agent of leprosy was a significant breakthrough.
• Mycobacterium leprae is difficult to culture in the laboratory.