proactinomyces

noun

pro·​actinomyces

(¦)prō+

1

capitalized in some classifications : a genus comprising various actinomycetes that are now usually included in Nocardia

2

plural proactinomycetes also proactinomyces : any actinomycete now or formerly included in the genus Proactinomyces

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pro- entry 1 + Actinomyces

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