A genus of bacteria known for its rod-shaped cells, some of which are pathogenic to humans and animals.

बैक्टीरिया की एक जाति, जिसमें से कुछ मनुष्यों और जानवरों के लिए रोगजनक हैं।

English Usage: Corynebacterium diphtheriae is responsible for causing diphtheria.

Hindi Usage: Corynebacterium diphtheriae खसरा का कारण है।