actinomycesous
|ac-ti-no-my-ce-sous|
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊˈmaɪ.siː.səs/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊˈmaɪ.siː.səs/
bacterial characteristic
Etymology
'actinomycesous' originates from the Greek word 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'mykes' meaning 'fungus', referring to the ray-like appearance of the bacteria.
The term 'actinomycesous' evolved from the Greek 'aktinomyces', which was used to describe the ray-like structure of these bacteria.
Initially, it referred to the ray-like structure of certain fungi, but over time it evolved to describe the bacterial characteristics of actinomyces.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of actinomyces, a type of filamentous bacteria.
The actinomycesous infection was difficult to treat due to its resistance to common antibiotics.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 07:51