streptococcus
[ strep-tuh-kok-uhs ]
/ ˌstrɛp təˈkɒk əs /
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noun, plural strep·to·coc·ci [strep-tuh-kok-sahy, -see]. /ˌstrɛp təˈkɒk saɪ, -si/. Bacteriology.
any of several spherical or oval bacteria of the genus Streptococcus, occurring in pairs or chains, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans, causing scarlet fever, tonsillitis, etc.
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OTHER WORDS FROM streptococcus
strep·to·coc·cal [strep-tuh-kok-uhl], /ˌstrɛp təˈkɒk əl/, strep·to·coc·cic [strep-tuh-kok-sik], /ˌstrɛp təˈkɒk sɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby streptococcus
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British Dictionary definitions for streptococcus
streptococcus
/ (ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkəs) /
noun plural -cocci (-ˈkɒkaɪ, US -ˈkɒksaɪ)
any Gram-positive spherical bacterium of the genus Streptococcus, typically occurring in chains and including many pathogenic species, such as S. pyogenes, which causes scarlet fever, sore throat, etc: family LactobacillaceaeOften shortened to: strep
Derived forms of streptococcus
streptococcal (ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkəl) or rare streptococcic (ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkɪk, US -ˈkɒksɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for streptococcus (1 of 2)
streptococcus
[ strĕp′tə-kŏk′əs ]
n. pl. strep•to•coc•ci (-kŏk′sī, -kŏk′ī)
A bacterium of the genus Streptococcus.
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strep′to•coc′cal null adj.Medical definitions for streptococcus (2 of 2)
Streptococcus
n.
A genus of gram-positive, anaerobic, often pathogenic bacteria having an ovoid or spherical appearance and occurring in pairs or chains, including many erythrocytolytic and pathogenic species that cause erysipelas, scarlet fever, and septic sore throat in humans.
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Scientific definitions for streptococcus
streptococcus
[ strĕp′tə-kŏk′əs ]
Plural streptococci (strĕp′tə-kŏk′sī, -kŏk′ī)
Any of various bacteria of the genus Streptococcus that are gram-positive cocci and are normally found on the skin and mucous membranes and in the digestive tract of mammals. One type of streptococcus, Group A, is a common pathogen in humans and causes various infections, including strep throat, scarlet fever, pneumonia, and some types of impetigo.
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Cultural definitions for streptococcus
streptococcus
[ (strep-tuh-kok-uhs) ]
A category of bacteria that can cause various infections in humans, including scarlet fever and strep throat.
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