Streptococcus: meaning, definitions and examples

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streptococcus

 

[ หŒstrษ›ptษ™หˆkษ’kษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bacterial genus

Streptococcus is a genus of spherical bacteria that are often found in chains. They are known to cause various infections in humans, including strep throat, scarlet fever, and pneumonia. Depending on the species, these bacteria can be beneficial or harmful, playing an important role in human health and disease.

Synonyms

bacterium, pathogen

Examples of usage

  • Streptococcus pyogenes causes strep throat.
  • Some species of Streptococcus are beneficial for gut health.
  • Infections from Streptococcus can lead to serious complications.
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of bacterial pneumonia.

Translations

Translations of the word "streptococcus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estreptococo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคชเฅเคŸเฅ‹เค•เฅ‰เค•เคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Streptokokken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ streptokokus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะตะฟั‚ะพะบะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ streptokok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒˆใƒฌใƒ—ใƒˆใ‚ณใƒƒใ‚ซใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท streptocoque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estreptococo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท streptokok

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์‡„์ƒ๊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 streptokokkar

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 name 'Streptococcus' is derived from the Greek words 'streptos,' meaning twisted or bent, and 'coccus,' meaning berry or seed. This nomenclature reflects the bacteria's characteristic formation in chains or pairs. The term was first used in the mid-19th century, when scientists began to understand the nature of bacteria and their role in disease. The classification of Streptococcus into different species based on their biochemical properties and pathogenicity has progressed significantly since then. Today, the genus Streptococcus includes several clinically important species that are responsible for a wide range of infections. Ongoing research continues to explore the vast diversity and implications of this group of bacteria in human health.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,322, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.