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Definitions from the WebActinomycesNoun 1. A genus of bacteria that are part of the normal flora in the human mouth, digestive tract, and genital region, but can cause infections in the body if they enter deeper tissues. Actinomyces is characterized by branching filaments and can cause actinomycosis, a rare but serious infection. Sample Sentence: The dentist discovered Actinomyces bacteria in the patient's mouth during a routine check-up. Noun 2. Any bacterium belonging to the genus Actinomyces. Sample Sentence: The researchers isolated an Actinomyces strain from the soil sample for further study. Amazon Related Products: | ||||
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