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strep throat
noun Pathology.
an acute sore throat caused by hemolytic streptococci and accompanied by fever and prostration.
Origin:
1925–30
1925–30
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Medical Dictionary
strep throat n.
See septic sore throat.
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
strep throat  (strěp) Pronunciation Key
Infection of the throat caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pyogenes. Symptoms usually include fever, redness of the throat, lymph node enlargement, and inflammation of the tonsils. |
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
strep throat definition
A severe sore throat caused by a kind of streptococcus. Strep throat can be treated with antibiotics.
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Example sentences
The bacteria that cause a strep throat infection are commonly transmitted to humans by cats.
Thanks to his tender ministrations, she had a case of strep throat that lasted upwards of six months.
Hillis showed up to the stadium pale and suffering from strep throat.
If it's treated with antibiotics, scarlet fever is no more serious than strep throat.
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