Strep: meaning, definitions and examples
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strep
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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:
๐ต๐น estreptococo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเคชเคเฅเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Streptokokkus
๐ฎ๐ฉ streptokokus
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะตะฟัะพะบะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ streptokok
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃ้็่
๐ซ๐ท streptocoque
๐ช๐ธ estreptococo
๐น๐ท streptokok
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์๊ตฌ๊ท
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ููุฑุงุช ุงูุนูุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ streptokok
๐ธ๐ฐ streptokok
๐จ๐ณ ้พ็่
๐ธ๐ฎ streptokok
๐ฎ๐ธ streptรณkokkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะตะฟัะพะบะพะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแ แแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ streptokok
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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