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actinomycosis

/,æktənoʊmaɪ'koʊsɪs/

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noun
disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
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thoracic actinomycosis a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the chest
abdominal actinomycosis a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the abdomen
cervicofacial actinomycosis the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions
lumpy jaw the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions
actinomycotic of or related to actinomycosis infection