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strep

 

[ strษ›p ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bacterial infection

Strep refers to a group of bacteria known as Streptococcus, which can cause a variety of infections in humans. These bacteria are numbered among the most common causes of throat infections, specifically strep throat. In addition to throat infections, certain species of Streptococcus can lead to skin infections, pneumonia, and more severe conditions such as rheumatic fever. Strep infections are characterized by symptoms like sore throat, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Treatment often involves the use of antibiotics to eliminate the bacterial infection.

Synonyms

sore throat bacteria, strep bacteria, streptococcus

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with strep throat.
  • He had a strep infection that required antibiotics.
  • The doctor confirmed it was a strep bacteria causing her symptoms.

Translations

Translations of the word "strep" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estreptococo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคชเคŸเฅ‹เค•เฅ‹เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Streptokokkus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ streptokokus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะตะฟั‚ะพะบะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ streptokok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้€ฃ้Ž–็ƒ่Œ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท streptocoque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estreptococo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท streptokok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์‡„๊ตฌ๊ท 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูƒูˆุฑุงุช ุงู„ุนู‚ุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ streptokok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ streptokok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“พ็ƒ่Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ streptokok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ streptรณkokkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ั€ะตะฟั‚ะพะบะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒ”แƒžแƒขแƒแƒ™แƒแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ streptokok

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estreptococo

Etymology

The term 'strep' is derived from the genus name 'Streptococcus'. The word 'Streptococcus' comes from the Greek words 'streptos', meaning 'twisted', and 'kokkos', meaning 'berry'. This reflects the appearance of the bacteria, which are typically spherical and often appear in chains or pairs when viewed under a microscope. The name was first used in the early 20th century as microbiologists began to classify bacteria by their shape and arrangement. Over time, different species of Streptococcus have been identified, each associated with various human diseases. The medical understanding of strep infections has evolved considerably since their discovery, leading to improved diagnosis and treatment options.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,902 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.