| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| strep | (adjective) of or relating to or caused by streptococci | Synonyms: streptococcal, streptococcic |
| (noun) spherical Gram-positive bacteria occurring in pairs or chains; cause e.g. scarlet fever and tonsillitis | Synonyms: streptococci, streptococcus |