strep meaning

UK US /strɛp/ 1 syllable

strep (adjective): of or relating to or caused by streptococci.

strep has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

strep as an adjective

  1. of or relating to or caused by streptococci

    Synonyms: streptococcal, streptococcic

    Related forms: streptococcus

strep as a noun

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

    Synonyms: streptococcus, streptococci

    Type of: eubacteria

How to pronounce strep

strep is pronounced /strɛp/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with strep

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in EP · 5-letter words

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