actinomyces

American  

[ak-tin-oh-mahy-seez, ak-tuh-noh-] / ækˌtɪn oʊˈmaɪ siz, ˌæk tə noʊ- /

noun

Bacteriology.

plural

actinomyces

1. any of several saprophytic, filamentous, anaerobic bacteria of the genus Actinomyces, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans and animals.

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Other Word Forms

• actinomycetal adjective

Etymology

Origin of actinomyces

< New Latin (1877), equivalent to Greek aktino- actino- + mýkēs fungus ( see myco-)

Example Sentences

It takes much longer to treat actinomyces than most bacteria.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2022

When this was pulled away the pus beneath it showed the actinomyces grains to the naked eye.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Actinomycosis is a chronic disease due to the action of an organism somewhat higher in the vegetable scale than ordinary bacteria—the streptothrix actinomyces or ray fungus.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

The tumors and abscesses wherever they may be are all found to be the same in origin by the presence of the actinomyces fungus.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

The diagnosis does not offer any difficulties, since the presence of the actinomyces fungus at once removes any existing doubts.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry