cervicofacial actinomycosis

Definitions of cervicofacial actinomycosis
  1. noun
    the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions
    synonyms: lumpy jaw
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    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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