Synonyms of streptococcus

Noun


1. streptococcus, streptococci, strep, eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria

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

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Definition and meaning of streptococcus (Dictionary)