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Streptomyces
Definition 1
A genus of Gram-positive bacteria in the phylum Actinobacteria that contains over 500 separate species. Streptomyces spp. produce over 60% of all clinically relevant antibiotics, including antibacterial and antifungal agents. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
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 antibiotics of practical value. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
Definition 3
Any bacteria that is not assigned to the species level but can be assigned to the Streptomyces genus level. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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