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Streptomycetaceae
Medical Definition: | A family of soil bacteria. It also includes some parasitic forms. |
Guide Notes: | soil bacteria |
Previously Indexed: | Bacteria (1966-1974) |
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Streptomyces - A genus of bacteria that form a nonfragmented aerial mycelium. Many species have been identified with some being pathogenic. This genus is responsible for producing a majority of the ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS of practical value. |
Streptomycetaceae Medical Definitions and Terms
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