streptococcus
A spherical, gram-positive bacterium of the genus StreptococcusA 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.
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Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
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- spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
Examples
3 sentencesWhat are the risks of group B streptococcus (GBS) infection during pregnancy?
Is my unborn baby at risk of early-onset group B streptococcus (GBS) infection?
It’s believed purple nut sedge may have the ability to inhibit the growth of Streptococcus mutans.
Translations
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Origin
Morphologically a compound of strepto- + -coccus. They grow in chains or pairs, thus the nMorphologically a compound of strepto- + -coccus. They grow in chains or pairs, thus the name — from Ancient Greek στρεπτός (streptós, “twisted, pliant”), like a chain. Compare the genus name Streptococcus.
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Forms
plural: streptococci| Singular | streptococcus |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis:streptococcistrep
Word family
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1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular