Actinomycete

Noun CEFR C1

ˌæktɪnəˈmaɪsiːt

Definitions

Any of various filamentous or rod-shaped bacteria, of the order Actinomycetales, that resemble fungi. Some actinomycetes are pathogens and some are sources of antibiotics.

Equivalents

Françaisactinomycète

Portuguêsactinomicete

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Suomiaktinomykeetti sädesieni

CEFR level

C1

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

Actinomycetes actinomycetoma Actinomycin actinomycoma Actinomycosis actinomyosin

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