strep

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis
  2. adjective of or relating to or caused by streptococci

Etymology

Clipping of streptococcus.

Synonyms

streptococcus, streptococci

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