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(strep-to-coc-cus) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a type of bacteria that can cause infections in humans.

Example Sentence

The doctor diagnosed the patient with streptococcus.

More Example Sentences

Doctors test for streptococcus in patients.

Synonyms

bacteria; germ; pathogen

Antonyms

healthy; sterile

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streptococcus
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Rhymes

  • raucous

  • secaucus

  • streptococcus
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