actinomyces
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actinomyces
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Origin of actinomyces
< New Latin (1877), equivalent to Greek aktino- actino- + mýkēs fungus ( see myco-)
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It takes much longer to treat actinomyces than most bacteria.
From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2022
These latter areas were the seat of multiplication of the actinomyces fungus.
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
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
The characteristic greenish-grey or yellow granules are seen in the pus, and when examined microscopically reveal the colonies of actinomyces.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Alexis Thomson
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