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ac·ti·no·my·co·sis
 actinomycosis
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- pronunciation:
- aek
tih
no
maI
ko
sihs
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noun |
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an infectious disease of animals and humans that is caused by parasites and produces abscesses, esp. in the jaws.
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| derivation: |
actinomycotic (adj.) |
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