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Definition of Mycobacterium intercellulare

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Mycobacterium intercellulare: A slow-growing bacterium found in the soil and in dust particles that can cause the mycobacterium avian complex (MAC). See: Mycobacterium avian complex.