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
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
The actinomyces gain access to the bone through a carious tooth or through the gum.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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 actinomyces grains are, however, easily observed if the diseased tissue is carefully examined.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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