Streptococcus anhemolyticus
- noun
- /strɛp.təˈkɒk.əs ænˌhiː.məʊˈlɪt.ɪ.kəs/
- Specialized
- Unlike other streptococci, Streptococcus anhemolyticus does not break down red blood cells.
Examples
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Streptococcus anhemolyticus is often found in the throat but rarely causes disease.
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The bacterium Streptococcus anhemolyticus is often found in the human throat.
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Researchers are studying the genetic differences between Streptococcus anhemolyticus and related species.
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Researchers are studying Streptococcus anhemolyticus to understand its role in human health.
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Streptococcus anhemolyticus is a bacterium typically found in the human throat, which does not harm most healthy individuals.
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Scientists are evaluating how Streptococcus anhemolyticus differs from other streptococci in its ability to cause infections.
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While Streptococcus anhemolyticus is prevalent, it is known for its lack of hemolytic activity compared to its relatives.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Streptococcus + anhemolyticus
This is a scientific binomial combining the genus name 'Streptococcus' with a Latinized epithet 'anhemolyticus' that can be analysed as an- (not) + hemolyticus (relating to hemolysis), so the sense 'a Streptococcus that does not cause hemolysis' is compositionally derivable for learners who recognise those morphemes. However, the epithet is technical, not in common dictionaries, and the Latinized form may be unfamiliar to a B1 learner, making understanding only partially predictable without prior exposure.
Etymology
Streptococcus anhemolyticus comes from old Greek and Latin parts: strepto meaning 'chain', coccus meaning 'round', an meaning 'not', and hemolyticus meaning 'breaking red blood cells'. So the name shows a picture of 'round' bacteria in a 'chain' that do 'not' 'break down red blood cells', which explains why this species does not cause that blood damage.
