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Definition of Strep
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or caused by streptococci.
Exact synonyms: Streptococcal, Streptococcic
Partainyms: Streptococcus, Streptococcus, Streptococcus
Derivative terms: Streptococcus
Partainyms: Streptococcus, Streptococcus, Streptococcus
Derivative terms: Streptococcus
2. Noun. Spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis.
Exact synonyms: Streptococci, Streptococcus
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Group relationships: Genus Streptococcus
Derivative terms: Streptococcal
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Group relationships: Genus Streptococcus
Derivative terms: Streptococcal
Definition of Strep
1. Noun. (pathology) (abbreviation of strep throat) ¹
2. Noun. (abbreviation of streptococcus) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Strep
1. any of various spherical or oval bacteria [n -S]