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1. (n.) streptococcus
any of several spherical bacteria of the genus Streptococcus, occurring in pairs or chains, species of which cause such diseases as tonsillitis, pneumonia, and scarlet fever.
Etymology: (1875–80; < NL; see strepto -, coccus)
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1. (noun) streptococcus, streptococci, strep
spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
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1. (noun) Streptococcus
a long or short chain of micrococci, more or less curved
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1. Streptococcus
A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms occur in pairs or chains. No endospores are produced. Many species exist as commensals or parasites on man or animals with some being highly pathogenic. A few species are saprophytes and occur in the natural environment.
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