streptococcus meaning
UK US /ˌstrɛptəˈkɔkəs/ 4 syllables
streptococcus (noun): spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis.
Definition of streptococcus
- spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
Synonyms: streptococci, strep
Type of: eubacteria
Related forms: streptococcal
How to pronounce streptococcus
streptococcus is pronounced /ˌstrɛptəˈkɔkəs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with streptococcus
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