noun
- plural of streptococcus; spherical bacteria that occur in chains and can cause various infections
Usage: medical; microbiology
Examples
- The lab results showed the presence of streptococci in the throat culture.
- Group A streptococci are responsible for strep throat infections.
- The doctor explained that streptococci can cause serious complications if left untreated.
- Researchers studied how streptococci form chains under the microscope.
- Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to treat infections caused by streptococci.
- The patient’s blood sample tested positive for beta-hemolytic streptococci.