streptococcus
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təˈkɒk noun, plural strep·to·coc·ci [-kok-sahy, -see] . Bacteriology.
[-kok-sahy, -see] . Bacteriology. any of several spherical or oval bacteria of the genus Streptococcus, occurring in pairs or chains, certain species of which are pathogenic for humans, causing scarlet fever, tonsillitis, etc.
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streptococcus (ˌstrɛptəʊˈkɒkəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -cocci | |
| Often shortened to: strep any Gram-positive spherical bacterium of the genus Streptococcus, typically occurring in chains and including many pathogenic species, such as S. pyogenes, which causes scarlet fever, sore throat, etc: family Lactobacillaceae | |
| streptococcal | |
| —adj | |
| streptococcic | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
streptococcus
bacteria genus, 1877, Mod.L., coined by Viennese surgeon Albert Theodor Billroth (1829-94) from Gk. streptos "twisted" + Mod.L. coccus "spherical bacterium," from Gk. kokkos "berry." So called because the bacteria usually form chains.
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Medical Dictionary
streptococcus strep·to·coc·cus (strěp'tə-kŏk'əs)
n. pl. strep·to·coc·ci (-kŏk'sī, -kŏk'ī)
A bacterium of the genus Streptococcus.
strep'to·coc'cal or strep'to·coc'cic adj.
Streptococcus n.
A genus of gram-positive, anaerobic, often pathogenic bacteria having an ovoid or spherical appearance and occurring in pairs or chains, including many erythrocytolytic and pathogenic species that cause erysipelas, scarlet fever, and septic sore throat in humans.
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Science Dictionary
| streptococcus (strěp'tə-kŏk'əs) Pronunciation Key
Plural streptococci (strěp'tə-kŏk'sī, -kŏk'ī) Any of various bacteria of the genus Streptococcus that are gram-positive cocci and are normally found on the skin and mucous membranes and in the digestive tract of mammals. One type of streptococcus, Group A, is a common pathogen in humans and causes various infections, including strep throat, scarlet fever, pneumonia, and some types of impetigo. |
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Cultural Dictionary
streptococcus [(strep-tuh-kok-uhs)]A category of bacteria that can cause various infections in humans, including scarlet fever and strep throat.
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Lymphadenitis may occur after skin infections or other infections caused by bacteria such as streptococcus or staphylococcus.
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