genus actinomyces

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Noun genus actinomyces has 1 sense

genus Actinomyces - type genus of the family Actinomycetaceae
--₁ is a kind of bacteria genus
--₁ is a member of Actinomycetaceae, family Actinomycetaceae
--₁ has member: actinomyces

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Genus Actinomyces

Genus Actinomyces refers to a group of gram-positive bacteria that are commonly found in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and female genital tract. These bacteria are known for their ability to form branching filaments called mycelium.

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Noun

A type of bacteria belonging to the genus Actinomyces.

Example sentence: The dentist diagnosed the infection as a result of the presence of genus Actinomyces in the patient's oral cavity.

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