streptococci

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A form of streptococcus — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of streptococcus

Synonyms & antonyms

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

Similar
streptococcusstrepStreptococcus anhemolyticus
Broader
eubacteriaeubacteriumtrue bacteria
Also see
strepstreptococcus

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streptococci. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/streptococci

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Chicago

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