noun
- Spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e. G. Scarlet fever and tonsillitis.
- synonyms: streptococcus, streptococci
adjective
- Of or relating to or caused by streptococci.
- synonyms: streptococcal, streptococcic
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