actinomycosis
noun /,æktənoʊmaɪ'koʊsɪs/
- Definition
- disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'actinomycosis'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
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Length
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