Actinomycesous

/ˌæktɪnəmaɪˈsiːəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, resembling, or caused by organisms in the Actinomyces genus or similar ray-forming bacteria.

Etymology

From actinomyces + -ous (Latin adjective suffix). Describes characteristics associated with these bacteria.

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