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 ( myco- )

Example Sentences

It takes much longer to treat actinomyces than most bacteria.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2022

The danger therefore of the presence of actinomyces for healthy animals is a limited one.

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

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

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

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