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1. (n.) actinomyces
any of several filamentous, anaerobic bacteria of the genus Actinomyces, certain species of which are pathogenic.
Etymology: (< NL (1877) = Gk aktino-actino - +mýkēs fungus)
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1. (noun) actinomyces
soil-inhabiting saprophytes and disease-producing plant and animal parasites
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1. ACTINOMYCES
A genus of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria whose organisms are nonmotile. Filaments that may be present in certain species are either straight or wavy and may have swollen or clubbed heads.
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