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Definition of Actinomycete
1. Noun. Any bacteria (some of which are pathogenic for humans and animals) belonging to the order Actinomycetales.
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Group relationships: Actinomycetales, Order Actinomycetales
Specialized synonyms: Streptomyces
Derivative terms: Actinomycetal, Actinomycetous
Definition of Actinomycete
1. Noun. Any of various filamentous or rod-shaped bacteria, of the order Actinomycetales, that resemble fungi. Some actinomycetes are pathogens and some are sources of antibiotics. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Actinomycete
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Actinomycete
Literary usage of Actinomycete
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Biotechnology: Plant Nutrition: A Bibliography, January 1988-April 1993 by Janet Saunders (1994)
"... Genetic transformation Abstract: Protoplast fusion was used for the creation
of a novel actinomycete capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen. ..."
2. Niosh Manual of Analytical Methods: Sampling and Analytical Methods for edited by Peter M. Eller (1994)
"Fungal and actinomycete spores as pollutants of the workplace and occupational
allergens. Ann Occup Hyg 32(4):515-533. Lee RE, Harris K, Akland G []. ..."
3. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"Bone destruction is observed by day 42 and severe periodontal destruction by day
92 after induction of periodontal disease with actinomycete strains from ..."
4. Treating Infectious Diseases in a Microbial World: Report of Two Workshops by National Research Council, Bls, National Academies Press (U.S.), ebrary, Inc (2006)
"... which inhibits folate biosynthesis in MRSA; the molecule is produced by the
rare actinomycete ..."
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