Spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis. Synonyms: strep, streptococci.
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Words linked to "Streptococcus" : streptococci, true bacteria, eubacterium, Streptococcus anhemolyticus, genus Streptococcus, eubacteria, streptococcus tonsilitis, strep, streptococcal |
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