Actinomyces

/ˌæktɪnəʊˈmaɪsiːz/

/ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsiz/

Translation of "actinomyces" into Russian

Noun

/ˌæktɪnəʊˈmaɪsiːz/

/ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsiz/

actinomyces pl /

актиномицеты

Actinomyces are a type of bacteria found in soil.

Актиномицеты - это тип бактерий, обнаруживаемых в почве.

Noun

/ˌæktɪnəʊˈmaɪsiːz/

/ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsiz/

Any bacterium belonging to the genus Actinomyces, some species of which inhabit soil or cause infections in humans and animals.

Dental plaque often harbours actinomyces that can contribute to periodontal disease.

Proper noun

A genus of Gram-positive, filamentous bacteria in the family Actinomycetaceae, some species of which are pathogenic.

Actinomyces is studied extensively for its role in chronic oral infections.