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

An abscess is thus formed discharging pus containing actinomyces grains.

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

Around each colony of actinomyces is a zone of granulation tissue in which suppuration usually occurs, so that the fungus comes to lie in a bath of greenish-yellow pus.

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

It has already been stated that the actinomyces fungus found in human disease is considered by authorities the same as that occurring in bovine affections.

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

Not only are these views deducible from clinical observation, but they have been proved by the positive inoculation of calves and smaller animals with actinomyces.

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