streptothrix

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noun

Any of the former genus Streptothrix of bacilli, having long, smooth and apparently branched threads, either straight or twisted. Some species are now classified in genus Actinomyces.

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Meanings

nounstreptothrix (plural streptothrixes)

plural streptothrixes

  1. obsoletebiologyAny of the former genus Streptothrix of bacilli, having long, smooth and apparently branched threads, either straight or twisted. Some species are now classified in genus Actinomyces.

Origin

From the genus name.

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Chicago

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