Streptococcus: meaning, definitions and examples
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streptococcus
[ หstrษptษหkษkษs ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น estreptococo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเคชเฅเคเฅเคเฅเคเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Streptokokken
๐ฎ๐ฉ streptokokus
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะตะฟัะพะบะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ streptokok
๐ฏ๐ต ในใใฌใใใณใใซใน
๐ซ๐ท streptocoque
๐ช๐ธ estreptococo
๐น๐ท streptokok
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐ์์๊ตฌ๊ท
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ููุฑุงุช ุงูุนูุฏูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ streptokok
๐ธ๐ฐ streptokok
๐จ๐ณ ้พ็่
๐ธ๐ฎ streptokok
๐ฎ๐ธ streptokokkar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััะตะฟัะพะบะพะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแขแ แแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ streptokok
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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