actinomyces
(ăkˌtə-nō-mīˈsēzˌ)
noun pl. actinomyces Any of various filamentous, mostly anaerobic microorganisms of the genus Actinomyces, which includes the causative agents of actinomycosis.
Origin:
Origin: New Latin Actīnomycēs, genus name
Origin: : actino-
Origin: + Greek mukēs, fungus
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