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Vocabulary Entry
streptococcal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or caused by streptococci, which are a type of bacteria.
Example Sentences
"The doctor diagnosed her with a streptococcal infection."
"Streptococcal bacteria are known for causing sore throats."
"The lab report confirmed the presence of streptococcal bacteria in the sample."
N
noun
A type of bacteria belonging to the genus Streptococcus, often associated with infections.
Example Sentences
"Streptococcus is a common cause of respiratory illnesses."
"The outbreak was traced back to a strain of streptococcal."
"She learned about streptococcal and its various implications in her microbiology class."