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Definition of: actinomycete
(ak′ti·nō ·mī·sēt′) noun
Any of an order (Actinomycetales) of filamentous or rod-shaped bacteria, including many animal and plant pathogens as well as saprophytes in soil, water, and decaying organic matter.
—ac·ti·no·my·cet·ous adjective
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