actinomycosis
disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses • Derivationally related forms: actinomycotic • Hypernyms: zoonosis, zoonotic disease • Hyponyms: cervicofacial actinomycosis, lumpy jaw, thoracic actinomycosis, abdominal actinomycosis
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