| mycoplasmal pneumonia | An acute systemic disease with involvement of the lungs, caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae and marked by high fever, cough, relatively few physical signs, and scattered densities on X-rays; usually associated with development of cold agglutinins and antibodies to the bacteria. Synonym: atypical pneumonia, Eaton agent pneumonia, mycoplasmal pneumonia. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| mycoplasmas | Very tinymicroorganisms (usually spherical with a diameter of 0.3 to 0.8 micrometres, the smallest cells known) which are able to slip through most filters andare therefore often found as contaminating organisms in cultures, vaccines and other supposedly sterile preparations. Some types of mycoplasmas cause pneumonia. Mycoplasmal contamination is an important problem in biotechnology, but fortunately the microbes can usually be killed with antibiotics. (09 Oct 1997) |
| mycoplasmataceae | A family of gram-negative, non-motile bacteria from human and animal sources. One saprophytic species is known. (12 Dec 1998) |
| mycoplasmatales | An order of highly pleomorphic, gram-negative bacteria including both pathogenic and saprophytic species. (12 Dec 1998) |
| mycoplasmatales infections | Infections with bacteria of the order mycoplasmatales. (12 Dec 1998) |
| mycoprotein | <protein> A protein or food product produced by fungus for human consumption. (09 Oct 1997) |
| mycopus | A mucopurulent discharge; a mixture of mucous material and pus. Synonym: mycopus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mycorrhiza | A symbiotic relationship between plant root cells and fungi. (09 Oct 1997) |
| mycose | <chemistry> A variety of sugar, isomeric with sucrose and obtained from certain lichens and fungi. Synonym: trehalose. Alternative forms: mykose. Origin: Gr. A mushroom. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mycoside | <biochemistry, microbiology> Complex glycolipid found in mycobacterial cell wall. Nontoxic, nonimmunogenic molecules that influence the form of the colony and the susceptibility of the bacteria to bacteriophages. (18 Nov 1997) |
| mycosis | <disease> Any disease caused by a fungus. (12 May 1997) |
| mycosis cutis chronica | A chronic dermatomycosis caused by a fungus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| mycosis framboesioides | <medicine> A disease, occurring in the Antilles and in Africa, characterised by yellowish or reddish tumours, of a contagious character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble currants, strawberries, or raspberries. There are several varieties of this disease, variously known as framboesia, pian, verrugas, and crab-yaws. Origin: African yaw a raspberry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| mycosis fungoides | <oncology, tumour> A form of nonHodgkin lymphoma that first appears on the skin (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). This is a tumour of T lymphocytes that accumulate in the dermis and epidermis and cause loss of the epidermis. A frequent secondary feature is fungal infection of lesions in the skin. (18 Nov 1997) |
| mycosis intestinalis | Gastroenteric form of anthrax, the symptoms of which are those of gastroenteritis followed by toxaemia and general depression. (05 Mar 2000) |