streptococcus

noun [C]

/ˌstrep.təˈkɒk.əs/

/-ˈkɑː.kəs/ (plural streptococci) (mainly US informal strep /strep/) specialized

Definition

› a bacterium, many types of which cause disease: Tonsillitis is normally caused by infection with streptococci.Bacteria, moulds, germs and viruses streptococcal

/-ˈkɒk.l̩/

/-ˈkɑː.kl̩/ adjective › Pneumonia tends to be caused by streptococcal or viral infection.Bacteria, moulds, germs and viruses

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