Definition of Strep

1. Adjective. Of or relating to or caused by streptococci.

Exact synonyms: Streptococcal, Streptococcic
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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Strep

strengthing
strengthless
strengthlessness
strengthner
strengthners
strengths
strengthy
strenth
strenuity
strenuosities
strenuosity
strenuous
strenuously
strenuousness
strenuousnesses
strep (current term)
strep throat
strepent
streperous
strepitous
streps
strepsipterous
strepsirrhine
strepsirrhines
streptavadin
streptavidin
strepto-
streptobacilli
streptobacillus
streptocarpus

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