Mycobacterium avium


My·co·bac·te·ri·um a·'vi·um

a bacterial species causing tuberculosis in fowl and other birds. Causes opportunistic infections in humans.

My·co·bac·te·ri·um a·vi·um

(mī'kō-bak-tēr'ē-ŭm ā'vē-ŭm) A bacterial species causing tuberculosis in fowl and other birds. Linked to opportunistic infections in humans.
Synonym(s): tubercle bacillus (3) .