adjective
- of, relating to, or caused by mycobacteria (rod-shaped bacteria, especially those that cause tuberculosis and leprosy)
Usage: medical/scientific term; commonly used in clinical and research contexts
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a mycobacterial infection after the lab tests came back positive.
- Mycobacterial diseases remain a significant public health concern in developing countries.
- The research team studied mycobacterial resistance to common antibiotics.
- Tuberculosis is the most common mycobacterial disease worldwide.
- Mycobacterial infections can affect the lungs, skin, and other organs.