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Streptococcus Thesaurus

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.

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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What is another word for streptococcus?

Possible synonyms include strep, strepto, streptococci.

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