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1. (n.) actinomycosis
an infectious, inflammatory disease caused by Actinomyces israelii in humans and A. bovis in domestic animals, and characterized by lumpy, often suppurating tumors, esp. about the jaws; lumpy jaw.
Etymology: (1880–85)
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1. (noun) actinomycosis
disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. actinomycosis
a disease of a fungous nature on the mouth and lower jaw of cows.
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. actinomycosis
Infections with bacteria of the genus ACTINOMYCES.
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