Definitions for streptococcus
ˌstrɛp təˈkɒk əs; -ˈkɒk saɪ, -sistrep·to·coc·cus

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. streptococcus, streptococci, strepnoun

   spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis

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1. streptococcusnoun

   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.

2. Etymology: Morphologically a compound of. They grow in chains or pairs, thus the name — from Ancient Greek, like a chain.

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1. streptococcus

   Streptococcus is a genus of gram-positive bacteria that are typically spherical or ovoid in shape and are commonly found in pairs or chains. They can cause various infections in humans, including strep throat, scarlet fever, pneumonia, skin infections, and some forms of meningitis. Some species are responsible for many cases of pink eye. Streptococcus species are classified based on their hemolytic properties, with the most common being alpha (partial hemolysis), beta (complete hemolysis), and gamma (no hemolysis).

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1. Streptococcusnoun

   a long or short chain of micrococci, more or less curved

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. pliant, curved + a grain, seed.]

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1. Streptococcus

   Streptococcus is a genus of spherical Gram-positive bacteria belonging to the phylum Firmicutes and the lactic acid bacteria group. Cellular division occurs along a single axis in these bacteria, and thus they grow in chains or pairs, hence the name — from Greek στρεπτος streptos, meaning easily bent or twisted, like a chain. Contrast this with staphylococci, which divide along multiple axes and generate grape-like clusters of cells. Most streptococci are oxidase- and catalase-negative, and many are facultative anaerobes. In 1984, many organisms formerly considered Streptococcus were separated out into the genera Enterococcus and Lactococcus. There are currently >50 species recognised in this genus.

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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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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of streptococcus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

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   The numerical value of streptococcus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Streptococcus
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streptococcus
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=streptococcus