actinomyces
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of actinomyces
< New Latin (1877), equivalent to Greek aktino- actino- + mýkēs fungus ( see myco-)
Example Sentences
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It takes much longer to treat actinomyces than most bacteria.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2022
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
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
An abscess is thus formed discharging pus containing actinomyces grains.
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
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