Definitions

1. noun

Any of a genus of bacteria ( genus Actinomyces) that cause disease in humans, especially in the mouth and throat, and are also found in soil and water.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with an actinomycete infection after examining the wound.”

2. noun

A bacterium of the genus Actinomyces, typically filamentous and branching.

“The scientist studied the actinomycete’s unique cell structure under a microscope.”