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What is

bacillus Calmette-Guérin

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Pronunciation: /bəˈsɪləs calmette* gu rin*/

bacillus Calmette-Guérin

Definition

A weakened form of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis (bacillus Calmette-Guérin) that does not cause disease. Bacillus Calmette-Guérin is used in a solution to stimulate the immune system in the treatment of bladder cancer and as a vaccine to prevent tuberculosis. Also called BCG.