streptococcus
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.
Origin of streptococcus
1Other 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/, adjective
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How to use streptococcus in a sentence
Turns out, there are specific strains of bacteria — streptococcus mutans, in particular — that are more common in mouths with cavities.
Why People Who Brush Still Get Cavities | Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com) | August 18, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightBy far the most frequent exciting causes of acute otitis media are the pneumococcus and the streptococcus.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddThe 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.
The Mother and Her Child | William S. SadlerCultivations from the liver gave a pure growth of what appeared to be a typical (non-capsulated) streptococcus pyogenes longus.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry Eyre
If the resulting growth resembles that of the streptococcus, make subcultivations upon nutrient agar.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry Eyre
British Dictionary definitions for streptococcus
/ (ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkəs) /
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 to: strep
Derived forms of streptococcus
- streptococcal (ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkəl) or rare streptococcic (ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkɪk, US -ˈkɒksɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for streptococcus
[ strĕp′tə-kŏk′əs ]
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
[ (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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