The most common clinically important species found in this group include the M. avium complex (M. avium and M. intracellulare), M. kansasii, M. xenopi, M. simiae, M. szulgai, M. scrofulaceum, M. malmoense, M. terrae-nonchromogenicum complex, M. haemophilum, and M. genavense.
keener. 1  1 : having a fine edge or point : sharp a keen knife. 2  2 : having or showing mental sharpness a keen observation. 3  3 : very sensitive (as in seeing, smelling, or hearing) keen eyesight. 4  4 : full of enthusiasm : eager â¦ everybody was very keen to hear details of what had happened â¦ â J. K. Rowling, Goblet of Fire.
keen-having a sharp cutting edge or point; a keen blade. sharp-having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; a sharp knife; a pencil with a sharp point. 1. 2.