Koch's bacillus en · NOUN
Etymology
Discovered in 1882 by Robert Koch.
Meanings
- (historical) The bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koch's bacilli | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
fr bacille de Koch (M. tuberculosis) · uk па́личка Ко́ха (M. tuberculosis) · hu Koch-bacillus (M. tuberculosis)