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ækˌtɪn oʊˈmaɪ siz, ˌæk tə noʊ-acti·no·myces
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Princeton's WordNet
actinomycesnoun
soil-inhabiting saprophytes and disease-producing plant and animal parasites
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actinomyces
Actinomyces are a type of gram-positive bacteria. They are typically found in the mouth and throat, but can also live in the gut and other parts of the body. These bacteria are known for their ability to create biofilms, and can cause infections in humans, most commonly actinomycosis. Despite being bacteria, they share characteristics with fungi, such as branching growth patterns.
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Actinomyces
Actinomyces is a genus of the actinobacteria class of bacteria. They are all Gram-positive. Actinomyces are facultatively anaerobic. All species grow best under anaerobic conditions. Actinomyces species do not form endospores, and, while individual bacteria are rod-shaped, morphologically Actinomyces colonies form fungus-like branched networks of hyphae. The aspect of these colonies initially led to the assumption that the organism was a fungus and to the name "Actinomyces" or ray fungus. Actinomyces are known for causing disease in humans, and for the important role they play in soil ecology. They produce a number of enzymes that help degrade organic plant material, lignin, and chitin. As such, their presence is important in the formation of compost.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Actinomyces
ak-ti-no-mī′sez, n. the tiny ray-fungus.—n. Actinomycō′sis, an inflammatory disease in cattle, swine, and sometimes man, caused by that fungus. [Gr. aktis, aktinos, ray, and myces, mushroom.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
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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