actinomycestal
|ac-ti-no-my-ces-tal|
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊˈmaɪ.sɪ.stəl/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊˈmaɪ.sɪ.stəl/
related to actinomycetes
Etymology
'actinomycestal' originates from the combination of 'actino-' from Greek 'aktis' meaning 'ray' and 'mycetes' from Greek 'mykes' meaning 'fungus', referring to the ray-like structure of these bacteria.
The term 'actinomycetes' was coined in the late 19th century to describe this group of bacteria, and 'actinomycestal' evolved as an adjective form.
Initially, it referred to the ray-like structure of certain fungi, but now it specifically describes characteristics of actinomycetes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of actinomycetes, a group of bacteria known for their filamentous growth.
The actinomycestal structure of the bacteria was observed under the microscope.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/30 08:06