actinomycosis
/ˌæktɪnoʊmaɪˈkoʊsɪs/
noun
- A rare bacterial infection that causes swelling and abscesses, usually in the mouth, lungs, or digestive system.
- The farmer developed actinomycosis after an injury from a piece of hay.
- Actinomycosis can be treated with high doses of penicillin over several months.
- Doctors diagnosed actinomycosis when they saw the characteristic lump on the patient's jaw.