strep

Noun · Adjective

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Noun (1)

1. spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitisSynonyms: streptococcusstreptococci

Adjective (1)

1. of or relating to or caused by streptococciSynonyms: streptococcalstreptococcic