strep (adj.)

  1. of or relating to or caused by streptococci

    [ Syn: streptococcal , streptococcic ]

    strep (n.)

  1. spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis

    [ Syn: streptococcus , streptococci ]

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