Actinomyces

Pronunciation: /ækˌtɪnoʊˈmaɪsiz/

Definitions of actinomyces

noun a type of bacteria commonly found in the mouth and throat

Example Sentences

A1 Actinomyces is a type of bacteria.

A2 The dentist diagnosed the infection as actinomyces.

B1 Treatment for actinomyces infections usually involves antibiotics.

B2 Actinomyces can cause abscesses in the mouth.

C1 Research is ongoing to develop new treatments for actinomyces infections.

C2 Actinomyces is a genus of bacteria that can be found in soil and the human body.

Examples of actinomyces in a Sentence

formal Actinomyces is a type of bacteria commonly found in the mouth and throat.

informal I heard that actinomyces bacteria can cause dental problems if not properly treated.

slang Watch out for those actinomyces bugs in your mouth, they can be trouble!

figurative Like actinomyces spreading through the body, rumors can quickly grow out of control.

Grammatical Forms of actinomyces

• plural: actinomyces
• comparative: more actinomyces
• superlative: most actinomyces
• present tense: actinomyces
• future tense: will actinomyces
• perfect tense: has actinomyces
• continuous tense: is actinomyces
• singular: actinomyces
• positive degree: actinomyces
• infinitive: to actinomyces
• gerund: actinomyces
• participle: actinomyces

Origin and Evolution of actinomyces

First Known Use: 1877 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'actinomyces' originates from the Greek words 'aktinos' meaning ray and 'mykes' meaning fungus.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of fungus that forms ray-like structures, the term 'actinomyces' has evolved to specifically refer to a genus of bacteria that can cause infections in humans and animals.