Actinomyces

Synonyms of actinomyces

• filamentous bacteria
• sulfur granule
• ray fungus

Collocations of actinomyces

actinomyces infection

Frequency: 85 %

The patient was treated for an actinomyces infection with antibiotics.

actinomyces bacteria

Frequency: 70 %

The doctor diagnosed the infection as being caused by actinomyces bacteria.

actinomyces species

Frequency: 60 %

There are several different actinomyces species that can cause infections in humans.

actinomyces colony

Frequency: 45 %

The lab technician observed the growth of an actinomyces colony in the petri dish.

Idiomatic Expressions for actinomyces

• Phrase: actinomycosis
  Meaning: a rare bacterial infection usually caused by Actinomyces species, characterized by the formation of abscesses and tissue inflammation
  Usage: The patient was diagnosed with actinomycosis after experiencing severe pain and swelling in the jaw.