actinomycosis actinomycosis /ˌækˌtɪnoʊmaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

noun

1. Disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses  ( 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
    Veterinarians warned cattle owners about the risk of actinomycosis transmission to humans.
   Veterinarians warned cattle owners about the risk of actinomycosis transmission to humans.