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cervicofacial actinomycosis

DEFINITIONS OF: cervicofacial actinomycosis

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n the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions

Synonyms:
lumpy jaw
Type of:
actinomycosis
disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses
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