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Definition of Streptococcus
1. Noun. Spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis.
Exact synonyms: Strep, Streptococci
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Group relationships: Genus Streptococcus
Derivative terms: Strep, Streptococcal
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Group relationships: Genus Streptococcus
Derivative terms: Strep, Streptococcal
Definition of Streptococcus
1. n. A long or short chain of micrococci, more or less curved.
Definition of Streptococcus
1. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Streptococcus
1. [n -CI]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Streptococcus
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