Strains of M

question 58

Short Answer

Strains of M. tuberculosis designated as strains are resistant in vitro to three or more antitubercular drugs besides isoniazid and rifampin.

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Definitions:

Overload

A condition where the current flowing through an electrical circuit exceeds the designed capacity, potentially causing damage or failure.

Footprint

The critical contact interface between a tire and the road surface it contacts. Also used to describe the ground uplink/downlink geographic signal area of a satellite communications system; for instance, a truck can move through multiple communication footprints on a cross-continental trip.

Premature Wear

Excessive and early degradation of a component or system, occurring before expected wear out.

Rear Axle

The component of a vehicle that connects the rear wheels and supports the back end, often housing the differential in vehicles with rear-wheel drive.