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streptococcus

[ strep-tuh-kok-uhs ]

noun

, Bacteriology.
, plural strep·to·coc·ci [strep-t, uh, -, kok, -sahy, -see].
  1. 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.


streptococcus

/ ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkəl; -ˈkɒksɪk; ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkəs; ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkɪk /

noun

  1. 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 Lactobacillaceae Often shortened tostrep
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streptococcus

/ strĕp′tə-kŏkəs /

, Plural streptococci strĕp′tə-kŏksī,-kŏkī

  1. 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.


streptococcus

  1. A category of bacteria that can cause various infections in humans, including scarlet fever and strep throat .


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Derived Forms

  • streptococcal, adjective
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Other Words From

  • strep·to·coc·cal [strep-t, uh, -, kok, -, uh, l], strep·to·coc·cic [strep-t, uh, -, kok, -sik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of streptococcus1

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; strepto-, coccus
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Example Sentences

Turns out, there are specific strains of bacteria — streptococcus mutans, in particular — that are more common in mouths with cavities.

By far the most frequent exciting causes of acute otitis media are the pneumococcus and the streptococcus.

The least trace of Gomenol prevents the growth in vitro of the streptococcus, the tuberculous bacillus and the gonococcus.

Erysipelas is a much-dreaded disease which is the result of infection with the blood-poisoning germ—streptococcus.

Cultivations from the liver gave a pure growth of what appeared to be a typical (non-capsulated) Streptococcus pyogenes longus.

If the resulting growth resembles that of the streptococcus, make subcultivations upon nutrient agar.

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