Noun: streptococcus (streptococci) ,strep-tu'kó-kus
- Chain-forming spherical bacteria, some causing diseases
"Streptococcus pyogenes can cause strep throat"; "streptococci pyogenes can cause strep throat";
- streptococci, strep [informal]
Derived forms: streptococci
Type of: eubacteria, eubacterium, true bacteria
Part of: genus Streptococcus
Encyclopedia: Streptococcus, group B