Streptococcus
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌstɹɛptəˈkɒkəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Streptococcus is a noun meaning A spherical, gram-positive bacterium of the genus Streptococcus. Although commonly found benignly in the human mouth and gut, and though many species are non-pathogenic, other species can cause diseases including strep throat and more serious conditions.
Meaning
A spherical, gram-positive bacterium of the genus Streptococcus. Although commonly found benignly in the human mouth and gut, and though many species are non-pathogenic, other species can cause diseases including strep throat and more serious conditions.
Word Forms
- streptococci
Synonyms for streptococcus
Depending on context, synonyms include strep, strepto, streptococci.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include strep, streptococcal, pig, nonhemolytic, pneumococci, gas.
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