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streptococci

streptococci

1 8.6
Bacteria that cause illnesses like sore throat or scarlet fever
  • noun
  • /ˌstrɛp.təˈkɑː.kaɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estreptococos
  • Fecal Streptococci levels in MSW were higher than in hospital wastes or biosolids.
  • fecal streptococci
  • hemolytic streptococci
  • viridans streptococci

Examples

  • The potential pathogens are streptococci, H. influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The majority of the infections are caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.

    Academic text (1995)

  • His research interests include bacterial epidemiology and bacterial pathogenesis with a major focus on streptococci.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Most cases of bacterial pharyngitis are caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS).

    Academic text (2010)

  • The oral cavity gradually becomes colonized with alpha-hemolytic streptococci in 90% of cases and staphylococci in 5 to 10%.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Infections with viridans streptococci predominated among cases of known etiology, and RHD was the most common underlying pathologic change.

    Academic text (2014)

  • The organisms most frequently responsible are Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, beta-hemolytic streptococci, and gram-negative bacilli.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Strep throat is caused by Group A streptococci bacteria.

  • Most cases of bacterial pharyngitis are caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS).

  • The majority of the infections are caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.

Synonyms

strep
vsstreptococci
  • Specialized
17 4.2

A kind of bacteria that often causes sore throats and other infections

is the formal scientific term for the same bacteria
Streptococcus
vsstreptococci
  • Specialized
1 5.1

A group of round bacteria that often form chains and cause infections like strep throat

is the narrower group of spherical bacteria that cause those specific illnesses

Surface Forms

streptococci plural
streptococcus singular

Morphology

streptococci = streptococcus (opaque) = strepto + coccus + i

The term is built from technical combining forms ('strepto-' and 'coccus') and uses a Latin plural '-i', so its structure and meaning are not readily derivable by an average B1 learner.

Etymology

The word streptococci comes from Greek parts strepto- meaning 'twisted' and -cocci meaning 'berry' or 'round little thing'. So it names round bacteria that link together in twisted, chain-like groups, which matches how these germs look and helps explain the name.