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Definition of Mycoplasmataceae
1. Noun. Pleomorphic Gram-negative nonmotile microorganism similar to both viruses and bacteria; parasitic in mammals.
Exact synonyms: Family Mycoplasmataceae
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Family
Group relationships: Mycoplasmatales, Order Mycoplasmatales
Member holonyms: Genus Mycoplasma
Generic synonyms: Bacteria Family
Group relationships: Mycoplasmatales, Order Mycoplasmatales
Member holonyms: Genus Mycoplasma
Medical Definition of Mycoplasmataceae
1. A family of gram-negative, non-motile bacteria from human and animal sources. One saprophytic species is known. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mycoplasmataceae
Literary usage of Mycoplasmataceae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals edited by Kim Waggie (1994)
"... Family: mycoplasmataceae). Disease induced: Mycoplasmosis. a. Morphology:
Cells are pleomorphic and vary in ..."