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Noun: streptomyces  ,strep-tu'mI,seez
  1. Soil bacteria known for producing many antibiotics
    "Streptomyces griseus produces streptomycin"

Type of: actinomycete

Part of: genus Streptomyces

Encyclopedia: Streptomyces