actinomyces
[ ak-tin-oh-mahy-seez, ak-tuh-noh- ]
noun,plural ac·tin·o·my·ces.Bacteriology.
any of several saprophytic, filamentous, anaerobic bacteria of the genus Actinomyces, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans and animals.
Origin of actinomyces
1Other words from actinomyces
- ac·tin·o·my·ce·tal, adjective
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